Walking
There are a series of 24 mapped walks in the area graded from easy to moderate, ranging in distance from 3 Km to 21 Km. These walks encompass the spectacular beauty of Erris and take in places of historical and natural importance.
Walking in Mayo
In conjunction with Tourism Pure Castlebar we offer walks in Mayo that minimise our impact on the environment.
Western Ocean Walking Weekends in 2010
- April 16 thru April 18
- May 14 thru May 16
- June 18 thru June 20
- July 16 thru July 18
- August 13 thru August 15
- September 10 thru September 12
- October 1 thru October 3
These are three days of varied walking - from large plantation forest to cliff top trail; from offshore island to beaches and sand dunes.
- Day One : Sheskin Forest: Sheskin Forest, north Mayo - part of the largest tract of land in Ireland with no through road, at some 500 km2. A 5 hour hike through the forest, home to Red Deer, Red Grouse, Otter, Pine Marten, Irish Hare and others. Followed by a short 1-hour stroll along a nice cliff top walk at Ceathrú Thaidhg, to look out over the ocean.
- Day Two - Iniskea Islands: Iniskea South Island, off Mayo's western coast - uninhabited since the 1930's and a birdlife sanctuary. A 4 - 5 hour relaxed walk through history, with stunning Atlantic Ocean views, Grey Seals and many bird species, including Cormorant, Shag, Fulmar, Raven, Oystercatcher, etc.
- Day Three - The Mullet Peninsula: A 3 - 4 hour stroll, along the beaches and sand dunes of this beautiful and remote part of Ireland's West. Great views in all directions and over the offshore islands.
- Accommodation - Shared twin rooms in our environmentally conscious guesthouse, boasting geothermal heating and solar powered hot water. Full B & B, plus dinner on days one and two, plus packed lunch on each of the three days.
Cost: This three-day walking event is at Euro 285, pp sharing twin rooms. A single supplement of Euro 20 applies.
Contact Hannah on +353 97 85004 or +353862512965 or eMail me
Walking each day is on reasonably flat ground, with little gradient. However, Mayo can be wet and heavy underfoot (especially on Day One), so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Good hiking boots (preferably waterproof) and wet gear essential. More than that, a true love of the outdoors and enthusiasm for walking would be great !
Nature Tours
A local guide is available in Blacksod with a fully licensed boat. It offers an opportunity to explore at first hand the beauty and rugged wilderness of Europe 's most Westerly point.
They can offer full and half day guided and 
unguided tours to the nearby islands to study and see the amazing diversity of wildlife which includes birds, seals, whales and dolphins. Visit Iniskea Islands four miles west of the Mullet Peninsula where there was once a Bronze Age settlement a monastic settlement and a thriving fishing community. The ruins of the old whaling station and the deserted village still remain. The islands have been uninhabited since 1936 and there is a unique opportunity to see undisturbed flora and fauna and bird life, it is a place of peaceful charm and tranquility.