Achill Island on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

The Wild Atlantic Way is a spectacular 2,500km route along Ireland's west coast and includes Achill Island, home of Achill Cottages. Achill features prominently in marketing materials for the Wild Atlantic Way, for instance in the video below. Achill will host four 'Discovery Points' and a further six are to be located within 20 miles of Achill, making it one of the must-see destinations on the whole route. Stay at Achill Cottages, at Achill Sound, and explore the ten Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points located within 20 miles of our self-catering accommodation or discover your own little idyll on Achill's Wild Atlantic Way.

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Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Points on Achill and surrounding areas

Distances

Distance of attractions from Achill Cottages:

Achill Sound village
Shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, cashpoint (ATM). 3 mins drive. 10 mins walk

Great Western Greenway
Award-winning off-road track for cyclists and walkers, following the old Achill-Westport railway line. 5 mins drive. 15 mins walk. 10 mins cycle.

Keem Bay
Blue Flag beach in spectacular setting. 15-20 mins drive

Keel
3km long Blue Flag beach, freshwater lake, Minaun cliffs. Surfing & other activities available. 10-15 mins drive

Deserted Village
Haunting reminder of times past. 15-20 mins drive

Kildavnet
Granuaille's castle, historic church & cemetery, small harbour on the Atlantic Drive. 5-10 mins drive

Dugort
Two Blue Flag beaches and a historic village. 15-20 mins drive

Dooega
Blue Flag beach in picturesque fishing village on the Atlantic Drive. 15-20 mins drive

Mulranny
Blue Flag beach, golf links, pubs and restaurants. 12-18 mins drive

House of Prayer
3 mins drive. 10 mins walk