Mayo is a large County in the West of Ireland with a long stretch of coastline and world famous for its Salmon fishing in many of its large rivers. On this weekend we will be visiting North mayo and staying in the coastal town of Ballina.
The town of Ballina is a lively little town, it lies at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay. There are many fine Restaurants, cafes and bars as well as some unique bars where you can also get your fishing tackle. The Ox mountains sit just to the east of the town as they run along into county Sligo.
We will take in a mix of trails from flat lakeside and one of Ireland’s best coastal walks with a venture over part of the Ox Mountains on this walking weekend.
We will be staying at the 4-star Ballina Manor Hotel in the centre of town and close to all amenities.
There are many fine bars that have live music almost every day of the week.
March 30th – April 1st 2024
Cost: €485pps, Hilltoptreks Members: €455pps,
Single Supplement €160 (Limited availability)
Deposit: 10% required at the time of booking.
Pickup: Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:00am
Easkey Lough Loop Walk: A flat lake side walk in the Ox Mountains in county Sligo and just east to the town of Ballina. This is a wonderful walk taking in part of trye Sligo way as it makes its way near this lake.
The Walking travels along the Lough Easkey shoreline for approx. 7 kilometres and takes in the whole lake. It is a very easy walk over some bogland with some boardwalks to assist in the wetter parts. Passing along this trail you are surrounded by the Ox Mountains, forestry on the hillsides and farmlands.
Walk Details: Approx. 7Km incline of approx. 50m. Duration 2hrs.
Carrowteige Coastal Loop Walk:
This is one of the most spectacular coastal walks in all of Ireland. Starting from the small village of Carrowteige you travel north towards the coast at Portacloy. Here there is a wonderful small beach and pier where many people come to take a dip in the Atlantic. From here you follow a trail onto the side of the coast and up towards the cliffs above. The cliff walk comes around the headland offering incredible views to the North of county Donegal and Sligo. As you make you way along the trail there are many places to stop and enjoy the cliff views near you. Then south of Mayo appears and Achill Island. The trail eventually comes out onto the road near Rinroe beach and back towards the start.
Walk Details: Coastal Loop Walk Approx. 15Km incline of approx. 400m. Duration 4hrs.
Lurganmor Loop Walk: This walk is just to the north east of Foxford in county Mayo, famous for its woollen mills and fine blankets. The walk is at the very southern tip of the Ox Mountains and the Ox Mountain way. Starting from the yellow bridge the trail follows a small road before making its way out onto Lurganmore hill where the trail gets its name. It is a well-marked trail and once on reaching the summit the whole of North Mayo and Sligo can be visible with great views across to Nephen and Ballycroy National Park. The trail continues over this mountain and off the other side through a small Hazel wood laneway and back out onto a small road to return to the start.
Walk Details: Loop Walk Approx. 11Km incline of approx. 260m. Duration 3hrs.
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