Top Things to do in Westport
The 7 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Westport, Western Ireland
A true family destination, Westport boasts magnificent scenery, golf facilities, recreational fishing, sailing and yachting, beach swimming, hiking and cycling trails, and (to top it all off) a placed called Pirate Adventure Park. What kid wouldn't love this place? Visit in September and you'll witness the exciting Westport Arts Festival, perfect for all ages. And Westport was Google Earth's first fully 3D town, so you can relive the memories from your computer when you get home!
Restaurants in Westport
1. Croagh Patrick Stables
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 230 reviews
Come join us at CPS! We are located at the foot of the Holy Mountain! Enjoy a breath-taking trek along Bertra Beach and take in the magnificent views of Clew Bay, with our BHS-certified instructors.
Reviewed By Saintpats1
Went with a group of 7 ladies ranging from experienced riders to riders with no expeirience. Vicky was amazing carefully selected horses to suit each ladies comfort level. Absolutely fab trek on the beach, definitely a top expeirience in Westport with croagh patrick in the back drop, scenery is breathtaking! Vicky and her leads brought a bit of craic to the hour long trek, great value for money and a truly memorable experience
2. The Great Western Greenway
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5.0 based on 1,438 reviews
Reviewed By UndergroundOfHappy
Wonderful day cycling from Achill back to Westport. Love the way the Greenway is close to the road in places although protected or segregated, giving you a picture of the vehicle traffic as you're whistling to yourself, gliding along past picture perfect views. The coastline, hillscape, terrain are all stunning, also nice to see the odd bit of local farm activity along the cycle path. At one point a ram literally said hello to us from high up on a rock (that's what we told ourselves anyway!). Stopped in Mulranny and Newport, both perfect stop offs for bit of food or refreshment, and great views of the coastline or river. We brought two kids of 9 years old and the 42km was just about manageable for them, it's mostly flat anyway. But there were plenty of even younger children we passed along the way too. An unforgettable day's cycling. Highly recommended.
3. Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre
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5.0 based on 260 reviews
Carrowholly Stables is situated 3 miles from Westport town in the beautiful west coast of Ireland and is the perfect choice for all your horse riding. We offer pony camps, group parties, beach and trail rides suitable for all levels of riders from the beginner to the more accomplished enthusiast. We have a wide range of horses and ponies from 11hh- 17hh to suit all abilities (We have ponies ranging in height from 107-148 cm and our horses range in height from 149-165 cm). Packages can be tailor made to suit your requirements. Discounts are available for groups and regular bookings. A.I.R.E. and Failte Ireland Approved.
Reviewed By Mollymullet
Carrowholly Stables Westport Co.Mayo. We weren't expecting the experience we got - in a great way. For the price of €30 pp, we got a little more than an hour. The staff were so calming and helpful, that we couldn't have been made feel more relaxed or at ease. I had Graham as my guide. He was gentle and very nice to chat with. I had Molly Mullet as my horse, she was sweet and she took good care when I was on her back. But the nicest thing we got to do was not only trek on the beach but to walk through the water up to the horses chest. Wow what an experience to do and on such beautiful creatures. I would like to thank Kitty and her staff who run a beautiful establishment with so many wonderful horses. What an experience and I would hope tourist will visit this place when in Westpost Co. Mayo, Ireland. You won't be disappointed. Thanks to Joe also who was our other guide. For a beginner and the first time on a horse, I was able to trot after a while, due to the staff. They take great care in every way to make you feel at ease and place you on a horse that suits you. Myself and my 2 friends loved it. I would go again
4. Atlantic Drive on Achill Island
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5.0 based on 1,306 reviews
Reviewed By Venture14995
I love Achill Island and visit it at least twice a year. There is a lovely drive from Mulranny along by the coast with views of Clare Island & lots of sheep on the road. Keem beach is worth a visit at any time of the year.
5. Ealu Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Thrilling, brain-teasing and fun activity that will keep you in suspense from the beginning till the very end. Prepare yourself for a real-life, team based, action game, where players discover clues and accomplish tasks in order to escape a locked room before time runs out. You have one hour, can you escape?
Reviewed By openthedoorgalway - Galway, Ireland
Today we had the pleasure to play in the escape room, we managed to save the earth, even with the best time of the month ???? We highly recommend it, thanks to the varied puzzles it is great fun for everyone.
6. Marlene's Chocolate Haven
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Handmade Chocolates made on site. Tearoom with homemade baking made fresh everyday.Hot Chocolate a must to try as its made from Marlene's own recipe!.
Reviewed By LandPC - Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland
Arrived here after leaving another premises close by where Covid guidelines were ignored. At Marlene's however things were as they should be. We enjoyed excellent Lattes and scones while feeling very safe and comfortable in this well managed premises. Its comforting at this time to see, not only tables and chairs, but other item like door handles, being systematically cleaned and sanitised. Well done Marlene's. The chocolates on sale here were absolutely divine. Marlene's is a bit hidden away but well worth finding
7. Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 192marilyns - Hinckley, United Kingdom
The park itself is vast, uninhabited and unspoilt. For the less experienced hiker there are designated looped trails and boardwalks enabling you to enjoy the beautiful views of rivers, forestry and blanket bog dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range. For tranquility and fresh air this is the place to be.
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