Things to do | MAYO AREA
Newport is less than thirty minutes drive from the beaches of Mulranny, the wild Atlantic Drive in Achill, the shopping hub of Castlebar and the cosmopolitan attractions of Westport.
MAYO AREA
While in Mayo, why not visit the Céide Fields in Ballycastle, North Mayo, or the Museum of Country Life in Turlough, or even climb Croagh Patrick? Mayo has so much to offer, whatever the weather or time of year.
From your base in Newport, all kinds of adventures await in County Mayo. The county has so much to offer, whatever the weather or time of year.
WESTPORT HOUSE
The historic and magnificent Westport House enjoys a superb parkland setting with lake, terraces, wonderful gardens and magnificent views overlooking Clew Bay. www.westporthouse.ie
CROAGH PATRICK
The Croagh Patrick Visitor Centre is located in Murrisk on the Pilgrim’s path at the base of Croagh Patrick holy mountain, and opposite the National Famine Monument. www.croagh-patrick.com
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The National Museum is home to the national folk life collection. The Museum of Country Life is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland and is open to the public free of charge. www.museum.ie
NATIONAL PARK
Ballycroy National Park is situated on the western seaboard in northwest Mayo and covers over 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain. www.ballycroynationalpark.ie
DESERTED VILLAGE
The Deserted Village at Slievemore consists of some 80 - 100 stone cottages located along a mile long stretch of road on the southern slopes of Slievemore mountain. www.achilltourism.com
CÉIDE FIELDS
The amazing geology, archaeology, botany and wildlife of this region of north Mayo, is interpreted for us at The Céide Fields Visitors Centre. www.heritageireland.ie
BEACHES
For a family day out, you can’t beat a trip to the beach, and Mayo has the highest number of blue flag beaches in the country, from small sheltered coves to vast expansive strands.
THE GREENWAY
A traffic free cycling and walking trail following the 42km route of the Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937. The Greenway passes through the town of Newport.
www.greenway.ie