Mar 29, 2018 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland
If you’re looking for a walk that represents west Mayo well, without the extra effort of climbing a mountain, then Keenagh Loop Walk may fit the bill. Be sure to bring along at least one walking pole to test the ground’s solidity in front of you as you go, as some...
Dec 20, 2012 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland
While Ireland’s mountains are modest on a European scale, Mayo mountains are modest even in the national context. They are, nonetheless, wonderful for one characteristic at least – the fabulous ocean or lake views they afford the hiker. I once stood in the...
Nov 2, 2011 | Blog, Walking in the West of Ireland
It’s 6.00 am when I leave the house to hike Birreencorragh, hoping to start by 7.00 am. Hiking boots, three pairs of socks, waterproof jacket and trousers, rucksack, woolly hat and baseball cap all in the car boot ? Check. Inside my rucksack is my food,...
May 18, 2011 | Events, Multi Day Walking Tours
A hillwalking weekend in Mayo in September that involves two long days in the Nephin Beg mountain range of west Mayo. Hillwalking Event Dates : [events-schedule] Hillwalking Event Location : Newport, Co. Mayo Hillwalking Event Details : Two of Mayo’s finest...
Mar 4, 2011 | Blog, Ecotourism, Walking in the West of Ireland
I’m climbing Nephin from Lahardane on Saturday, March 19th, meeting at the village post office / shop at 10 am. Drop me a line, or phone 086 – 8318748, if you’d like to join our group. If you’re feeling like a real weekend up in the hills, you...
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