The 7 Best Free Things to do in Belmullet, Western Ireland

August 28, 2021 Joeann Galban

Belmullet or Béal an Mhuirthead (Irish for "mouth of the Mullet [Peninsula]") is a coastal Gaeltacht town with a population of around 1,000 on the Mullet Peninsula in the barony of Erris, County Mayo, Ireland. It is the commercial and cultural heart of the barony of Erris, which has a population of almost 10,000.
Restaurants in Belmullet

1. Erris Head Loop Walk

Belmullet Ireland http://www.mayowalks.ie/WalkingTrails/LocalisedLoopWalks/ErrisHeadLoopWalk
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

Erris Head Loop Walk

Reviewed By Errisg

Easy 5k incline - world war 2 lookout post at the top with Eire carved out down below. Fabulous views.

2. Lunasa Crafts

Carter Square The Old Coffee Dock, Belmullet Ireland +353 97 20519 [email protected] http://www.lunasa.co
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Lunasa Crafts

Lunasa is a gift shop, craft studio and tearoom. It's a creative space that offers classes, courses and workshops as well as drop in activities such as paint a plate. We also sell our own and other local art and craft.

3. Ceathru Thaidhg

Belmullet Ireland
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Ceathru Thaidhg

Reviewed By sandrabZ4757NN - Blessington, Ireland

Walked all of the loops with friends visiting the area. Scenery along the cliffs is absolutely stunning. The Stags of Broadhaven and Erris Head (Again another loop walk destination) within sight and spectacular. Off the beaten track and undiscovered. Challenging enough hike for novices if doing full Benwee Loop. Proper walking boots and poles a must. The Loop towards Rinroe is easier for casual walkers but again I’d recommend proper footwear. This region doesn’t get enough recognition as a tourist destination. The town of Belmullet with all it’s amenities within a short drive and well worth as a stopover point for a few nights to explore the Mullet peninsula with it’s spectacular beaches Well worth going that little bit further West on the Wild Atlantic Way - it’s off the beaten track but you certainly won’t be disappointed.

4. Cross Beach Loop Walk

Belmullet Ireland
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Cross Beach Loop Walk

5. McDonnells Bar

Lower Barrack Street, Belmullet Ireland +353 97 81194
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

McDonnells Bar

Reviewed By Sean_No1 - Kenley, United Kingdom

Visit family in Mayo several times a year and one of first port of calls when back in the Wild West is McDonnells for a pint of the black stuff. The most hospitable barman/owner you’ll ever meet and they serve up a cracking pint of Guinness. They show all the Premier league games, rugby and GAA so a great spot for watching sport as well. A traditional Irish bar with an open turf fire giving it a cosy feel and trad music sessions at weekends. If you’re lucky Padraig, the owner, might give you a complimentary pint and pizza if you stay long enough :)

6. Blacksod Bay

An Fod Dubh, Belmullet Ireland +353 85 859 0987
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Blacksod Bay

Reviewed By silverfox711 - Stillorgan, Ireland

This place is beautiful but at the time we visited the weather was beautiful & the scenery was stunning. The pier at Blacksod was busy with fishing boats & lots of other boats used for pleasure & reward. Visitors can get a boat or catamaran from the pier to the nearby Inniskea islands or have a day's fishing in the bay. The Inniskea islands are less than a 30 minute trip away & though they are now uninhabited, there are pristine beaches, ruins of the houses of previous residents, & historical sites & other interesting sites. Blacksod lighthouse is historical in its own right because it is from this very place that the weather signal for the allied troops to land at Normandy was sent in 1944. Whatever the weather, this is a delightful place to visit.

7. Dun na mBo

Belmullet Ireland
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Dun na mBo

Reviewed By MagsWard12 - Delvin, Ireland

Not far from bellmullet the views of the coast are amazing. The sun shone and we were in awe coming off the beaten track to witness such a spot. Beautiful. Rough access roads so just take care driving along but absolutely worth it.

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