Westport is a unique town because of its layout and location. It was planned and designed by the renowned architect Jame Wyatt. Situated near Croagh Patrick, Ireland's most famous mountain and on the shores of Clew Bay, its old world harbour was once a thriving port serving the County of Mayo. Westport is very different in design from any other Irish town. A visit to Westport will confirm its uniqueness.

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What to do in Westport
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Beaches | Golf | Golf Driving Range | Swimming Pools & Leisure Centres | Squash | Tennis | Rugby | Horse Riding | Cycling
Horse Racing | Road Bowling | Forest Walks | Guided Walks | Clew Bay Heritage Centre | Tochar Phadraig Walk
Paintball Wargames | Sea Angling | Fresh Water Angling | Sailing | Yachting Animal Park | Shopping | Country Market | Dining | Pubs

Beaches
Within short drives from Westport are the most beautiful, biggest and safest beaches in Europe. They will be found by driving West towards and beyond Louisburgh. Most beaches are signposted and very uncrowded. Mayo has a large number of Blue Flag Beaches.
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Golf
Westport Golf Club is an 18-hole Championship Course, considered to be one of the best in Ireland. Visitors are very welcome but booking tee time is essential. Telephone: (098) 28262.
Clew Bay Golf Course at Kilmeena, 9 kms from Westport, is a 9-hole beautiful scenic course. Telephone: (098) 41730.
Par 3 and Pitch & Putt
Par 3 Golf and Pitch and Putt is available at Westport House in summer time. Telephone: (098) 27766.
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Golf Driving Range
There is a golf driving range a short distance past Westport Golf Club.
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Swimming Pools & Leisure Centres (All open to the public)
Leisure Park, James Street. Telephone: (098) 29160.
Hotel Westport, Ocean Spirit Spa. Telephone: (098) 50006.
The Beech Club, Westport Quay. Telephone: (098) 25811.
Castlecourt Hotel, Sea Crest Leisure Centre. Telephone: (098) 25444.
Atlantic Coast Hotel Leisure Centre, The Quay, Westport. Telephone: (098) 29000.
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Squash
Squash is available at the Sports Complex.
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Tennis
Tennis Courts are available in summer time in Westport House.
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Rugby
Clubhouse and Pitches located near Westport Golf Course.
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Horse Riding
There are very good riding facilities and tuition at Drummindoo Stud and Equitation Centre.Telephone: (098) 25616.
Carrowholly Stables and Trekking Centre. Telephone (098) 27057/087 6231345.
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Cycling
Bicycles are available for hire at: Seán Sammon, James Street.
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Horse Racing
Race Course at Ballinrobe (28 kms).
Mayo Island Tours

Road Bowling
Road Bowling takes place on Sundays at Lankhill and Knockrooskey.
Mountain Climbing and Hill Walking
All the mountains South and West of Westport provide wonderful climbing and magnificent views of Clew Bay and the Connemara mountains.
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Forest Walks
Tourmakeady Forest Trail, Nephin Beg Forest, Letterkeen Wood, Newport and Old Head Wood provide excellent walks and the chance of seeing native wildlife such as badgers, otters, pine martins, stoats and foxes.
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Guided Walks
Guided Walks of the Heritage Town of Westport
Thursdays at 11am, July & August 2009. Starting at the Clock (top of Bridge Street)
Adults €6. Accompanied children free..
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Clew Bay Heritage Centre, Westport Quay
Local Museum and Genealogical Centre. Telephone: (098) 26852.
The genealogical service is backed up by an extensive computer database, based on church records, school registers, rent rolls, cemetery records, census returns, local newspapers and street directories.
Opening hours: April, May, October; Mon. - Fri. 10.00am - 2.00pm. June July, August; Mon. - Fri. 10.00am - 5.00pm. July & August only; Sunday 3.00pm - 5.00pm.
Admission charges: Adults: 3 euro Senior Citizens: 1.50 euro

Tochar Phadraig Walk - An ancient pilgrim path across country from Ballintubber Abbey through Aughagower to Croagh Patrick. For further information Telephone: (094) 30934. Doon Peninsula Nature Archaeological Walk, Burriscarra. Telephone: (094) 60287.
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Paintball Wargames
For bookings and enquiries telephone: (098) 21294.
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Sea Angling
The Sea Angling grounds of Clew Bay are recognised as being amongst the best in Europe. The inshore waters of Clew Bay offer excellent shallow water angling. Almost every known species of fish existing in Irish waters has, at some time, been recorded in Clew Bay.
Boats can be chartered for angling, cruising or exploring some of Clew Bays reputed 365 islands. Telephone: (098) 41562.
For angling charter trips. Telephone: (098) 26514 / 64865 /26899.
Information is also available from Tourist Office.
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Fresh Water Angling
The fresh water angler is also well catered for with several productive rivers and lakes within easy reach of the town. Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout can be found in most rivers, while the larger lakes such as Lough Mask are capable of producing Ferox Trout and very big Pike. There is free fishing for children on the Carrowbeg River which flows through the town.
Further information from Western Fisheries Board. Telephone: (096) 22788.
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Sailing
Westport is a centre of the famous Glenans Sailing Centres providing residential sailing courses, including sail board training. Full details from the Westport Tourist Office, or Glenans, Collanmore Island, Westport (098) 26046 or Glenans, Dublin. Telephone: (01) 6611481.
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Yachting
Rosmoney, Westport is the base for Mayo Sailing Club. A picturesque cruising ground exists among the archipelago of islands in the east of Clew Bay. There are slipways at Rosmoney, Westport Quay and Old Head suitable for launching dinghies and trailer-sailers.
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Animal Park
There is a children's Animal Park located at Westport House (see below under What to See in Westport).
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Shopping
If you enjoy shopping in an old world atmosphere, then a browse through the shops in Westport will prove interesting. Many of the shops have retained their old world facade, giving Westport streets a unique atmosphere.
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Country Market
Fresh local farm and garden produce and crafts may be purchased in the Boxing Club, James Street Car Park, every Thursday from 9.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. For information please call (098) 26486
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Dining
Westport and Westport Quay have a wide range of excellent restaurants catering for all tastes and prices. For further details, see our Dining Out section
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Pubs
Even for the non-drinker a visit to the friendly Westport pubs is a must.
The music and atmosphere is great and many pubs serve bar food.
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