Top Things to do in County Mayo
Top 10 Beaches in County Mayo, Western Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in County Mayo, Ireland including Cross Beach Loop Walk, Silver Strand, Old Head Beach, Belmullet Tidal Pool, Keel Beach, Ross Beach, Carrowmore Beach, Mulranny Strand, Dugort Beach, Bertra beach.
Restaurants in County Mayo
1. Cross Beach Loop Walk
2. Silver Strand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RoryG234 - Dublin, Ireland
Well worth the drive , slightly off the Wild Atlantic Way main route , take the time it is worth it , beautiful beach .
3. Old Head Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By DecMayo
Crystal clear waters with beautiful Sandy Beach. Pier jumping at high tide is a must. There is ample car parking, beach & pier patrolled by lifeguards. Watersports available. Make sure you bring a picnic and mind the jellyfish ????. Louisburg is simply a class destination !!
4. Belmullet Tidal Pool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By MHealyDrum1 - Cairns, Australia
Belmullet Tidal Pool In Shore Road is a fantastic facility to have in the Erris area. It’s free and can be a fun day out for the whole family. It has a big pool which is 18m in length with a deep end of 2m and shallow end 1.2m & a toddler pool too. There’s water in it all the time so you don’t have to rely on the tides. Lifeguards are on duty during July & August. Portaloo toilets are there during the Summer months. Just 10minutes walk from the town itself. The town has plenty of shops, a bakery and lovely restaurants & hotels. Why not make the most of your trip by staying the night there’s plenty of accommodation to chose from The Talbot, The Western Strands, The Broadhaven Bay, Geraghtys farmhouse pods, Claggan Island self catering pods and plenty of B&Bs to choose from all over the peninsula or for something more unique book a stay on Inishkea Island with Inishkea cottage & boat hire. If staying on the island is not an option there’s plenty of day trips with Belmullet boat charter on their vessel the Kea Josh. If water sports are your thing why not look up Wavesweeper Adventures. David and the team will sort you out with kayaking, SUPs, snorkelling or surfing to name a few. Declan from Tonn Nua surf school has plenty of options to choose from too. There’s also options to kite surf with 360 kitesurfing. Out of the water why not try a 5km walk at Erris Head Loop Walk it has stunning cliff views that will take your breath away & get you some amazing photos too. Or try Cross Loop Walk which can be either a 5km or 10km walk over beach, road & grass. This walk intersects with the Erris Parkrun location. If out for a drive or a long cycle why not take a spin to Blacksod Lighthouse to learn about its history, drive around falmore to see Deirbhle’s twist sculpture trail with stunning views of Achill Island & Blackrock Island. Follow the signs to Deirbhle’s Well & learn about the healing powers the water in the well is said to have. On the way back to Belmullet take a turn to Corclough & follow the road back to Dun Na Mbo Blow Hole for more fantastic views. If you drive on past the blow hole there’s a lovely viewing area of Eagle Island Lighthouse. There really is so much to do and that’s only one side of Erris. For more information on other areas like Rinroe & Portacloy beach, Carrowteige loop walk, Doolough beach & Doohoma Head Follow Discover Erris on social media Facebook & Insta. A visit to Erris will always be a memorable one, no matter what the weather is like there’s always something fun to do or sea or make the most of it ????????
5. Keel Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Ubergene - Belfast, United Kingdom
Perhaps one of the most romantic locations I’ve ever been- the cliff views, the wild Atlantic Ocean, the soft white sand and the waves!! Stunning spot! Don’t miss it!
6. Ross Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 2020vision
Ross Beach is yet another beautiful beach in County Mayo . There are lifeguards during Summer . The beach is lovely to stroll along , clean and well looked after . It most certainly wasn't crowded the day we visited , which was great ????
7. Carrowmore Beach
8. Mulranny Strand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Mayo55
Gorgeous but road from the golf course poor. You also have to watch for the golfers as you are going thro the course. A bit of heaven and very quiet. No lifeguard on duty here as its not the main beach. No services.
9. Dugort Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Ubergene - Belfast, United Kingdom
Can’t say enough how wonderful this beach was- especially for a dip! We were camping in Seal Caves Caravan and holiday home park across the street, and we felt so lucky to have this perfect beach so close!
