The beaches and coastline of Erris are home to a variety of bird species throughout the year, making the area especially interesting for birdwatchers.
The distinctive 'crex-crex' call of the corncrake can be heard every summer. Cormorants, barnacle geese, curlews and turnstones can also be spotted in Erris.
Explore the unmatched beauty of County Mayo’s Erris Head on this breathtaking 5km loop. Treating walkers to lush landscapes and salty seascapes, embrace this truly captivating corner of the Wild Atlantic Way.
A looped walk featuring some of the most thrilling coastal scenery in Ireland, this demanding yet fulfilling route is perfect for the hiker who wants to get away from it all for a day.
Leave the world behind, for an afternoon at least, on a salt-aired Achill Island loop. This four-kilometre Dooagh walk covers rich bogland, surfaced roadways, rivers and streams. An easy undertaking for any level of walker, it’s the ideal introduction to Ireland’s largest island.
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park, County Mayo on this breathtaking 12km loop. Secluded and idyllic, this trail boasts some of the Wild Atlantic Way’s most majestic mountain scenery.
Enjoy County Mayo’s breathtaking coastal scenery on this 6km loop. Based in the village of Mulranny, this moderate trail boasts stunning natural beauty, immense biodiversity and incredible Atlantic seascapes.
Spend an afternoon discovering the ancient landscapes of coastal County Mayo on this moderately challenging and immensely satisfying walking trail. The Ballycastle Sralagagh Loop Walk forms part of the Western Way Walking Route, which stretches an impressive 150km from Leenaun in County Galway.
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