This trail is 48 km in length and is regarded as one of the finest walks
in the country, taking the walker from Newport through the Nephin
Beg mountain range to Bangor in the region of Erris near the Mayo
Gaeltacht. Much of the trail is off-road in remote countryside and
maps are available in local tourist information offices.
This project was put in place as part of the celebration of Mayo 5,000.
Leading sculptors from eight countries and three continents were
involved in installing specially designed works in the wild and beautiful
north Mayo landscape. The result is this unique Sculpture Trail with 15
sculptures dotted along the coast starting in Ballina and passing
through Béal Deirg, Gleann na Muaigh on to Ceathrú Thaidhg, Béal an
Mhuirthead and Blacksod Point. Guidebooks are available locally.
Web: http://ballina.mayo-ireland.ie/TirSaile/TirSaile.htm
Local tourism groups have also developed a range of short distance
walking or cycling routes. Information is available from the following
organisations.
Contact
Erris: Iorras Domhnann. Tel: 097 81500
Achill: Achill Tourism. Tel: 098 47353 Web: www.achilltourism.com
Tourmakeady: Web: www.tourmakeady.com/hillwalking.htm