Town Walk
The Town Walk can be enjoyed as one long or two short walks as it is formed of two loops, bringing you back almost to your starting point in the middle.Bertra Beach Walk
This is a very pleasant and easy walk with magnificent views all the way. It is best done at mid or low tide to get the full benefit of the sandy beach.Aughaval-Killeenacoff Walk
... To the right and slightly behind you is a superb view of Croagh Patrick. The boreen climbs slowly upwards and then sweeps down, leaving the mountain view behind. ...Skelp Walk
Enter Brackloon Wood through the gap to the left of the gateway and follow the path as it circles through the forest in an anticlockwise direction.Owenwee Bog Walk
Take the N59 (Leenane Road) from Westport, go through Knappagh and turn right at the Owenwee sign.Walks
These walks have been designed with holidaymakers in mind. With the exception of The Skelp Walk (No. 4), they are suitable for people of all ages with an average fitness level. The Skelp Walk is more demanding and has a longer off-road section.
Ordnance Survey Maps
The Ordnance Survey maps referring to this area are Discovery Series, Scale 1:50,000, Numbers 30, 31, 38
Notes for Walkers
- Strong, comfortable walking shoes are essential
- Where there is no footpath, walk on the right facing oncoming traffic.
- Always close gates behind you.
- Do not drop litter.
- Do not pick wild flowers.
Westport Tourism Organsiation does not take any responsibility for accident or injury sustained during these walks.