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Westport River Walk

1.86 miles (3 km)

Open Streetmap This walk in Westport takes you along the River Carrowbeg to the historic Westport House.
The walk starts in the town where you can enjoy some fine Georgian architecture and old stone bridges over the river. Follow the riverside footpath west and it will take you to Westport House. The Georgian house includes a splendid 400-acre Estate with some fine walking trails, attractive woodland, waterfalls and lovely views.
To continue your walking you could pick up the Great Western Greenway. The shared cycling and walking trail starts/finishes in the town.
Head west and you could continue your walking at one of the area's highlights at Croagh Patrick. There are some excellent views over County Mayo from here.

Westport Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the south west there's Cleggan where you can catch the ferry to the beautiful Inishbofin island. There's a waymarked circular loop walk here passing rugged cliffs, a photogenic ruined fort, pretty lakes and stone beaches. Near here there's also Clare Island which you can reach from Roonagh Pier near the small town of Louisburgh. The island has strong associations with the notorious Grace O'Malley, the 'pirate queen' of the 16th century.

Photos

Westport - Westport House - 20161229132327

Westport House

Westport House Grounds - Carrowbeg River ^ Falls - geograph.org.uk - 3754346

Westport House Grounds

Westport - Carrowbeg River Path from Hotel Westport to Town Centre - Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3761124

Westport Mayo Bridge Street South Mall

Westport Mayo Bridge Street South Mall

Westport - The Octagon - geograph.org.uk - 5610543

Boathouse belonging to Westport House, Westport Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 5220492

Boathouse belonging to Westport House, Westport Harbour

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