18th – 19th May 2024
As part of the Home to Mayo festival, Achill Island hosts a number of walks with local guides, offering a range of locations and difficulty levels. Your guide will introduce you to the rich heritage and cultural history of Achill’s spectacular landscape.
Saturday 18th May
Slí Gráinne Mhaol Guided Hike
A local guide will lead a hike on this 6.7km looped trail in hills in the south-east corner of Achill Island. Enjoy local history and folklore along with spectacular views of Clew Bay, Clare Island, Achill and north to Belmullet. This approximately 2.5 – 3 hour hike is rated moderately strenuous. Ticket includes refreshments after the walk. Starts 10am.
Sunday 19th May
Dooagh Loop Walk Guided Ecology Walk
Local guides will lead a family-friendly walk on this gentle 4km looped trail in the area of Dooagh. As well as local history and folklore, the guides will focus on nature, biodiversity and conservation. Walk starts at the car park at Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant, Keelwest, 10am.
- Events Calendar
- Achill Greenway parkrun
- Achill Half Marathon & 10K
- Achill Yawl Festival
- Battle for the Lake
- Féile Cill Damhnait / Kildavnet Festival
- Circus Festivals
- Currane Challenge
- Heinrich Böll Memorial Weekend
- Féile Inis Bigil
- Achill Camino Challenge Walks Festival
- New Year’s Eve
- Scoil Acla
- Achill Sheep Show
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Tour de Achill