Attractions on Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Achill Island offers a range of attractions and places to visit, from its breathtaking scenery to historical monuments. It boasts five Blue Flag beaches as well as numerous small, sandy coves and strands, while nearby Mulranny (15 mins drive from Achill Cottages) also boasts a Blue Flag beach. The Great Western Greenway, an award-winning 42km long off-road cycle and walking track, begins at Achill Sound just minutes from your door at Achill Cottages. The Deserted Village at Slievemore offers a unique and haunting insight into the way of life in former times, while the tower at Kildavnet provides a link to one of the area's most enduring historical figures - the 'Pirate Queen' Grainualle.
- Great Western Greenway
- The Great Western Greenway is an award-winning, 42km long cycling and walking track following the route of the former Achill to Westport railway line.
Great Western Greenway
- Keem Bay
- Located at the western-most tip of Achill Island, Keem Bay is a stunning horse-shoe bay with a Blue Flag beach and spectacular clifftop walks.
Keem Bay, Achill Island
- Keel
- The 3km long Blue Flag beach at Keel is a haven for watersports of all types, particularly surfing, while the shallow freshwater lake is perfect for windsurfing.
Keel, Achill Island
- The Deserted Village
- Nesting at the foot of Slievemore mountain, the Deserted Village offers a unique and haunting insight into the way of life on Achill in times past.
Deserted Village, Achill Island
- Kildavnet
- Once a home of legendary pirate queen Granuaile, the tower at Kildavnet is located next to a historic church and cemetery.
Kildavnet, Achill Island
- Dugort
- Home to two of Achill's Blue Flag beaches - the Golden Strand and the Silver Strand - the village of Dugort also boasts a wealth of history.
Dugort, Achill Island
- Wild Atlantic Way
- Achill is the jewel in the crown of the Wild Atlantic Way, the spectacular 2,500km sight-seeing route down Ireland's rugged west coast.
Wild Atlantic Way
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
Contact
Telephone: +353.98.45200
Mobile: +353.87.235.7721
Achill Cottages, Glendararry,
Achill Sound, Achill Island,
Co. Mayo, Republic of Ireland
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