The Mayo Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast between Westport town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny (Mallaranny). It passes by some of the West of Ireland’s most dramatic mountains and offers magnificent views of Clew Bay and its many islands.

The Newport to Mulranny trail stretches 18km and is renowned for its stunning views with landscape steeped in history with Mulranny begin the heart of this section. The Mulranny to Achill route is 13km long, both of which provide an excellent recreational amenity for locals and visitors alike. The Greenway, with its gentle gradients and outstanding scenery, is suitable for people with moderate levels of fitness. Breathtaking views of Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick to the south and the Nephin Beg Range to the north offer cyclist some of the most idyllic scenery in the west of Ireland. Alternatively there are other cycle routes available such as a loop around Achill Island. Wherever cyclists choose to go, they will enjoy a great variety of routes and breathtaking views along the way.

Mulranny to Achill Sound (13km)

The 14km Mulranny to Achill Section forms part of the World Class Great Western Greenway (Westport – Achill), a 44 km traffic free cycling and walking facility which primarily follows the line of the famous Westport / Achill Railway, which closed in 1937. Its development has been made possible by agreement of local landowners who have allowed permissive access to users to pass through their lands.

This route offers gentle gradients and some of the most idyllic scenery in the west of Ireland. The route forms part of the National Cycle Network and it is the longest off road cycling experience in the Country.

Westport to Newport

The 12km Westport to Newport section forms part of the World Class Great Western Greenway (Westport – Achill), a 44 km traffic free cycling and walking facility which primarily follows the line of the famous Westport / Achill Railway, which closed in 1937. Its development has been made possible by agreement of local landowners who have allowed permissive access to users to pass through their lands.

This route offers gentle gradients and some of the most idyllic scenery in the west of Ireland. The route forms part of the National Cycle Network and it is the longest off road cycling experience in the Country.

Clew Bay Bike Hire

With four convenient locations to serve you – Westport, Newport, Mulranny and Achill Sound – allowing you to decide on an itinerary that suits you, the team at Clew Bay Bike Hire are one of the longest running bike hire companys along the great Greenway. Visit website.