Walking and Hiking in North Mayo - Visit North Mayo

Walking and Hiking in Mayo North

Mayo North has so much to offer the outdoor adventurer, and walking and hiking in Mayo North is a great way to discover our landscape. Get active, breathe in North Mayo and enjoy the unspoilt and magnificent countryside and uniquely inspiring scenery.

Let the rich and stimulating heritage and folklore guide you on your way through the paths and trails of the area. From mountain, coastal and island, rural and urban Greenways and National Loop Trails, the variety and beauty is boundless.Bring your mountain bike or explore by foot and find your challenge among the variety of trails of Mayo North.

For more detailed information on walking and hiking in Mayo North, explore our posts below or visit Mayo Walks

Walking and Hiking in North Mayo/West Sligo

10 of the very best walks in North Mayo!

We are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to great walks in North Mayo, and if you’re looking for a route that

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Explore the picturesque village of Attymass

Attymass in Irish Áit Tí an Mheasaigh is a picturesque village in north Mayo bound to the east by the Ox Mountains and to the

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really great tours – Your Ultimate Guide to Erris and Beyond

Bill Duffy from really great tours shares his background and insights into his business, explaining why you should choose him for your next

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Visit the Tiny Residents of the Belleek Woods Fairy Trail, Ballina

Always wanted to look for fairies? Well now’s your chance… An enchanted land awaits you on the magical Belleek Woods Fairy Trail, Ballina!

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Foxford Loop Walks

Foxford in Co. Mayo is an absolute haven for walkers, with spectacularly scenic tracks and trails upon mixed and rugged terrain – enough

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Wild Nephin National Park

Wild Nephin National Park, established in November 1998 it is Ireland’s sixth National Park and is located on the Western seaboard in North West Mayo.

The park comprises of 11,000 hectares (110 km²) of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited and unspoilt wilderness dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range

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Walking in Wild Nephin National Park: Walks for Every Adventurer

Wild Nephin National Park offers an unparalleled connection to nature. With its sweeping landscapes, untouched wilderness, and tranquil beauty, the park is a

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Climbing Nephin Mountain, Co. Mayo

Standing at 806 metres (2,646 ft) Nephin is the second highest mountain in Connacht and climbing Nephin is also one of the top 12 things to do in Crossmolina!

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Ballina Walking Tours: Discovering the Heart of Mayo with a Local Expert

Ballina Walking Tours, led by Clodagh Fleming, offers private, immersive, and story-rich walking experiences that truly celebrate the heritage of Ballina. After years

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Admiral Brown Heritage Trail: Discover the Story of Foxford’s Most Famous Son

Nestled along the banks of the River Moy in Foxford, County Mayo, the Admiral William Brown Heritage Trail offers an immersive journey through

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The Bangor Trail: Discover the Wild Heart of North Mayo

The Bangor Trail is a 39km waymarked walking trail starting in Newport and finishing in Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo. Sometimes described as “the

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Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk

Underneath the boglands of North Mayo, 6,000 years of historical importance has recently been discovered

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Enniscoe Loop Walks

The Enniscoe Loop Walks at the North Mayo Heritage Centre, Enniscoe House near Crossmolina, Co. Mayo offer two family-friendly options for a peaceful

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Carrowteige Loop Walks

You won’t find more spectacular, yet apparently undiscovered loop walks in all of Ireland than the Carrowteige Loop Walks, in the townland of

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Take a stroll through beautiful Belleek Woods, Ballina

Situated along the banks of the river Moy just 1.5km (0.9 miles) from Ballina town centre, lies Belleek Woods, a 1,000-acre woodland. The

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Terra Firma Ireland

Reach for the stars and discover your wild side in county Mayo’s stunning wilderness and celestial night skies with Terra Firma Ireland. They

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The Erris Head Loop Walk

Located on the Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo, along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Erris Head Loop walk supplies some of the finest views of the Mayo coastline and is a must for locals and hiking fanatics visiting the area.

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Downpatrick Head Loop Walk

Downpatrick Head Loop Walk is a spectacular walk along this famous heritage site located 5km north of Ballycastle village in North Mayo. Experience

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Tonnta Adventure – Land & Sea adventures in North Mayo and beyond

Tonnta Adventure are based beside beautiful expanse of Enniscrone beach. They have a range of packages and activities suited to all abilities looking

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The Breathtaking Stags of Broadhaven

The breathtaking Stags of Broadhaven as seen from Erris Head, North Mayo in the west of Ireland. The Stags or Na Stacaí as

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The Western Way Hiking Trail

The Western Way is a long-distance walking trail taking in spectacular scenery in the counties of Galway and Mayo in the west of

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The Sralagagh Loop

The Sralagagh Loop is a beautiful scenic trail starting from Ballycastle Village.  The trail is 9.5 km in distance, and rises to pass through

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Crossmolina Loop Walks

Crossmolina Loop Walks There has been a series of Loop Walks developed in the Crossmolina area. The Crossmolina Loop Walk Trails consist of  different terrain

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Keenagh Loop Walk

Kennagh Loop Walk Directions: Starting from Bellanaderg Bridge before the split of the R312 and R317. Distance: 12km Estimated Time: 3hrs – 4hrs Grade:

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