Guidebook for Westport

Veronica & Martin
Veronica & Martin
Guidebook for Westport

Parks & Nature

This National park is ideal due to its location along a fabulous scenic road from which joins the 2 picturesque towns of Westport, Co. Mayo & Clifden, Co. Galway, * via Leenaune (killary Fjord) & the stunning Kylemore Abbey There are various length looped trails to suit any ability or preference, on the gentle slopes of "Diamond hill" that begin at the visitor centre beside the pretty village of Letterfrack. But for experienced hikers there are much longer and challenging trails further into the national park.
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Công viên quốc gia Connemara
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This National park is ideal due to its location along a fabulous scenic road from which joins the 2 picturesque towns of Westport, Co. Mayo & Clifden, Co. Galway, * via Leenaune (killary Fjord) & the stunning Kylemore Abbey There are various length looped trails to suit any ability or preference, on the gentle slopes of "Diamond hill" that begin at the visitor centre beside the pretty village of Letterfrack. But for experienced hikers there are much longer and challenging trails further into the national park.
Closest National park/visitor centre (50mins drive) This is ideal for experienced walkers looking for a challenge, & complete wilderness ! It is one of the largest national parks. There is now a free bus service !!! so that You could walk all day accross to another side of the park and get a return bus back to the visitor centre. (Full details on their website)
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Ballycroy National Park
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Closest National park/visitor centre (50mins drive) This is ideal for experienced walkers looking for a challenge, & complete wilderness ! It is one of the largest national parks. There is now a free bus service !!! so that You could walk all day accross to another side of the park and get a return bus back to the visitor centre. (Full details on their website)

Essentials

Always loads of parking (round back) Also has a good Hot Food Deli, and a very pleasant Seating Area......So It is an excellent place to grab some quality hot food, with no delay & only ever busy if a bus load of people arrive.
Ashlawn Service Station
Newport Street
Always loads of parking (round back) Also has a good Hot Food Deli, and a very pleasant Seating Area......So It is an excellent place to grab some quality hot food, with no delay & only ever busy if a bus load of people arrive.

Shopping

Has some unique items for any budget.
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Carraig Donn Westport
Bridge Street
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Has some unique items for any budget.
Very unique high quality Irish designs, some irish made ( some made down the road in Foxford, Co. Mayo ! )
The Foxford Woollen Mills Shop
13 Bridge St
Very unique high quality Irish designs, some irish made ( some made down the road in Foxford, Co. Mayo ! )
A bit of everything here ..... in a stunning location !!!
The Sheep and Wool Centre
A bit of everything here ..... in a stunning location !!!

Drinks & Nightlife

Some say, If You haven't been to this famous bar / traditional music venue it would be like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower !!! Owned by Matt, the flute player for "the Chieftans" Internationally renowned Irish Trad Music group, who often turns up to join a casual collection of musicians who start playing trad music "session" any time of the day or night. You may not always find a music "session" there, but there is always a great relaxed & homely atmosphere.
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Matt Molloy's
Bridge Street
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Some say, If You haven't been to this famous bar / traditional music venue it would be like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower !!! Owned by Matt, the flute player for "the Chieftans" Internationally renowned Irish Trad Music group, who often turns up to join a casual collection of musicians who start playing trad music "session" any time of the day or night. You may not always find a music "session" there, but there is always a great relaxed & homely atmosphere.
Regular Music (traditional & modern) from early evening at weekends
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Porterhouse
Bridge Street
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Regular Music (traditional & modern) from early evening at weekends

Sightseeing

If You like the outdoors & the Ocean, and You want to see the most spectacular & surprising variety of landscape of mountains meeting the ocean in the shortest possible distance & time. If You get a promise of at least half a day of clear weather, you simply must go !!!!! It is only 40 mins drive to the (road bridge) start of the island
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Achill Island
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If You like the outdoors & the Ocean, and You want to see the most spectacular & surprising variety of landscape of mountains meeting the ocean in the shortest possible distance & time. If You get a promise of at least half a day of clear weather, you simply must go !!!!! It is only 40 mins drive to the (road bridge) start of the island
Stunningly beautiful place, to visit for free, with a tour of the entire grounds available for a cost.
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Tu viện Kylemore & Vườn tường Victorian
Kylemore Abbey
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Stunningly beautiful place, to visit for free, with a tour of the entire grounds available for a cost.
Nice place to stroll around or see the inside of the restored house.
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Lâu đài Westport
Quay Road
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Nice place to stroll around or see the inside of the restored house.
Only 4 km away. A quick sea dip or boat watching ?
Rosmoney Pier
Only 4 km away. A quick sea dip or boat watching ?
This is a very scenic sheltered beach beside a pier, with Croagh Patrick in the background, surrounded by trees. SUP boarding available Brave souls can dive from pier at high tide !
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Old Head Beach
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This is a very scenic sheltered beach beside a pier, with Croagh Patrick in the background, surrounded by trees. SUP boarding available Brave souls can dive from pier at high tide !
ACHILL ISLAND. Unique scenic beach at base of Slievemore mountain. only 8 mins drive from Keel beach/village.
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Dugort Beach
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ACHILL ISLAND. Unique scenic beach at base of Slievemore mountain. only 8 mins drive from Keel beach/village.
ACHILL ISLAND. Amazing location with good waves & something for everyone. Lots of watersports available on beach & on lake 1km away
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Keel Beach
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ACHILL ISLAND. Amazing location with good waves & something for everyone. Lots of watersports available on beach & on lake 1km away
ACHILL ISLAND. Amazing view !!!!!!
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Minaun Heights
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ACHILL ISLAND. Amazing view !!!!!!
Very pretty village Greenway path high above village has even more spectacular views.
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Mulranny Beach
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Very pretty village Greenway path high above village has even more spectacular views.

Food Scene

Nice small cosy restaurant, with an always interesting, ever changing menu.
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Sage Restaurant
10 High St
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Nice small cosy restaurant, with an always interesting, ever changing menu.
Nice cosy atmosphere, award winning food !
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An Port Mór Restaurant
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Nice cosy atmosphere, award winning food !

Entertainment & Activities

This is the West of Ireland ! There are always wet days !!!
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The W Cinema
James Street
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This is the West of Ireland ! There are always wet days !!!
Childrens Indoor fun play area. For those wet days !
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The Wild West
Altamont Street
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Childrens Indoor fun play area. For those wet days !