Walking The Bangor Trail
Location : Letterkeen Wood, near Newport, west Mayo.
Level : Moderate
Duration : Approx. 4 - 6 hours.
Description : The Bangor Trail, which is the most remote walking trail in Ireland, takes us into the very heart of rural, wild and rugged Mayo. This is Atlantic blanket bog and Nephin Beg mountains country.
The Bangor Trail is a fascinating and wonderful old trail, full of history, dating from a time when the vast swathes of North-West Mayo were not yet reached by road. As a means of moving animals down to the market towns of West Mayo, it meanders through the Nephin Beg mountains and makes for a great day’s walking.
Dates :
- May 12, 2012 -
- 10:00 to 15:00
- June 30, 2012 -
- 10:00 to 15:00
- September 9, 2012 -
- 10:00 to 15:00
Prices & Reservation :
| Adult | € 20 | |
| Younger Person of 13 to 18 years | € 10 |
This walk is not suitable for under 13 year olds!
i would be interested in making a weekend of it and doing the walks on june 11 and june 12. what would be the most convenient town to stay in thank you WILL H
Hi Will,
Thanks for your comment. The village of Newport would be handy, with Hotel Newport and a number of B&Bs. Alternatively, the larger town of Castlebar would be fine also, with the Harlequin Hotel, among others, plus plenty of B&Bs.
You would be most welcome on the walks. Barry.