Mayo Walks

Mayo has so much to offer walkers then any other county in the country.

Mayo’s largely unspoilt; clean countryside, varying landscapes, unique scenery and rich heritage and folklore mark it as ideal walking destination.  It can offer most types of walks including mountain and hill walks, coastal and island walks, and rural and urban walks.  The variety of walks on offer may combine to offer an unrivalled and unforgettable experience for walking tourists.   The various types of trails on offer are listed hereunder.

Localised & Loop Walks

Coastal Walks

Island Walks

Mountain Walks

Slí na Sláinte

Forest walks

Nature Walks 

Linear – Long Distance / Way Marked Ways

The trails / walks use a variety of colours to indicate the level of difficulty.  Details are as follows:

• Green – easy, short 1-2hrs duration, suitable for all levels of fitness;

• Blue – moderate difficulty, 2-3hrs duration, suitable for medium levels of fitness;

• Red – hard, 3-5 hrs duration, suited to walkers with higher than average levels of fitness;

• Purple – difficult terrain, usually more high level.

• Yellow – Indicate waymarked ways.

For further information on Walking in Mayo, Contact;

Ms. Anna Connor

Walking Development Officer

Community & Enterprise Office

Mayo County Council

Aras an Contae

Castlebar

Co Mayo 

Tel:                 094 9047543 /9047545

Email: mayowalks@mayococo.ie