Cycling Westport & the Great Western green way. Mayo. Self-guided

Name: Cycling Westport & the Great Western green way. Mayo. Self-guided
Brand: Viator
Price: 63.43 USD
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4.7(3)8 hoursBook 12 hours aheadWestport, Ireland

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Come cycle the 42km Great Western Greenway in county Mayo, the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The world class Great Western Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail, which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937. Cycle around spectacular Clew Bay with its many islands, taking in the stunning views of the Wild Atlantic Way as you pass through the villages of Newport and Mulranny and onto Achill Island.

Bike hire,Hi Viz vests,Lock per bike;Helmet;Self-guided routes and maps Emergency backup vehicle.

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What you'll do

Westport
Westport, Ireland
Escape the bustle of urban life and start cycling this 42km greenway from colourful Westport town along the Wild Atlantic Way. The world class Great Western Greenway is a traffic free cycling and walking trail, which follows the route of the renowned Westport to Achill railway which closed in 1937 and is the longest off-road walking and cycling trail in Ireland.
1 hour
Newport
Newport, Ireland
The Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast between Westport town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny. It passes by some of the West of Ireland’s most dramatic mountains and offers magnificent views of Clew Bay and its many islands.
2 hours
Cycle through the quaint and picturesque area and village of Mulranny, famed for
its magnificent long beaches along Clew Bay with views across the bay to Ireland's Holy mountain Croagh Patrick. Stop at a cafe or hotel to take in the spectacular views!
2 hours
Cycle around scenic Clew Bay with its many islands in the bay on the Wild Atlant
ic Way which overlooks Croagh Patrick to the south and the Nephin mountain range in the north.
4 hours
Croagh Patrick
Murrisk, County Mayo, Ireland
All along this cycle route catch views of Ireland's holy pilgrim mountain of Croagh Patrick rising to the south of Clew Bay, It's iconiic conical shape bears testament to the many pilgrims who walked up this mountain in their bare feet to visit the tiny church at the top of the mountain.