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Bangor Trail - Wild Nephin Beg Mountains

15.53 miles (25 km)

Open Streetmap This waymarked walking trail takes you from Bangor Erris to the Wild Nephin National Park in County Mayo. It's a challenging hike taking you through Atlantic blanket bog terrain and the Nephin Beg Mountain range.
The linear trail runs for about 25km following an ancient drover path through a remote area. As such the walk is best suited to experience walkers and climbers.
See the wild camping video below for more information on the dramatic scenery you can expect to see on the route.

Bangor Trail Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to south of Bangor Erris you can pick up the Great Western Greenway at Achill. The shared cycling and walking route follows a disused railway line from Achill to Westport.
Also near the start point there's the Erris Head Loop Walk to try. The popular circular walk explores a wonderful coastal headland with lots of seabirds and fabulous views.
To the north there's the Carrowteige Loop Walk and the Portacloy Loop Cliff Walk. This remote area has a number of excellent waymarked trails with fine views over Broadhaven Bay from the rugged cliff tops.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Western approach to Bangor Erris - geograph.org.uk - 1853250

Western approach to Bangor Erris

Bangor Way County Mayo

Bangor Way County Mayo

Video

GPS Files

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