Top Things to do in County Mayo
What to do and see in County Mayo, Western Ireland: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in County Mayo, Ireland including Ireland's School of Falconry, Croagh Patrick Stables, Hennigan's Heritage Centre, The Great Western Greenway, Keem Bay, Erris Head Loop Walk, Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, Atlantic Drive on Achill Island, Belleek Castle Museum, Carrowteige Loop Walk.
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1. Ireland's School of Falconry
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5.0 based on 835 reviews
A chance for you to fly a hawk around the spectacular grounds of Ashford Castle in a private one hour Hawk Walk. No-one ever forgets the moment when their hawk first swoops down from a tree to land on their gloved fist - Flying a hawk is an experience of a lifetime!
2. Croagh Patrick Stables
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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
3. Hennigan's Heritage Centre
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By quiggers - Greystones, Ireland
An excellent living history,our guide Tom was brought up in the house that is the corner stone of this family run museum.He explains the history of Co Mayo in a clear and balanced way,so for a novice or a history buff there is plenty to learn from his story. We had been intending to visit the museum for a longtime as we are regular visitors to Co Mayo.The changes to Irish family life in just 2-3 generations are nothing short of remarkable. Happy to recommend this small museum, for older people it is a reminder, for the young it is an eye opener. Tom and Catherine were excellent and welcoming hosts, it was a great chat with tea and biscuits.
4. 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.
5. Keem Bay
6. Erris Head Loop Walk
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Errisg
Easy 5k incline - world war 2 lookout post at the top with Eire carved out down below. Fabulous views.
7. 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
8. 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.
9. Belleek Castle Museum
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5.0 based on 231 reviews
Learn about the history of Belleek Castle & the story of its inhabitants the Knox-Gore family. Lean about the exciting life of Marshall Doran a sailor who made his fortune from smuggling & antique dealing who later became hotelier & restored Belleek Castle in the 1960's. Visitors will see the original Castle & Marshalls additions to the house such as the Spanish Armada Bar (built from salvaged wood from Spanish Armada shipwrecks) and the Medieval Banquet Hall,. The highlight of the tour will be the Marshall Doran Collection! One of the finest collections of antiques, Jurassic Fossils, Medieval weapons and Medieval Armour in Ireland! Other curiosities include the last wolf shot in Connaught & the bed of Grace O'Malley, Ireland's Pirate Queen.
Reviewed By sandramK8378SD
Went Nov. 2019, great tour, guide fantastically knowledgeable. Would be great for kids as well. Very interesting history. ????
10. Carrowteige Loop Walk
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By jessicafarry - Sligo, Ireland
This is one of the most stunning walks you will do in Ireland. Every turn you take you get a different view of beautiful and breathtaking scenery. We did the red loop which is about 12km, taking you over every type of terrain you could imagine. Takes about 3 hours and you start and finish at a wee car park in the village of Carrowteige. In some places this walk is referred to as Benwee Head, it’s the same one as you see Benwee Head there. You can drive to parts of it but it’s well worth doing the full walk to take in all the incredible scenery. Good footwear is a must as it can get mucky in parts. A couple of tough bits but most certainly not strenuous. It goes under the radar somewhat but the serenity adds to this walk.
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