🥾 Castlebar International Four Days Walks – 2025 Highlights

Each day offers something unique — from coastal trails to lush greenways and quiet rural roads. Whether you choose 10km or 20km, you'll experience the best of Mayo’s natural beauty.

📅 Day 1 – Achill Greenway (10km / 20km) 3rd July 2025

Route: Achill Greenway → Mulranny → Tiernaur
Start: Bus from HQ – The Ivy Tower Hotel
Finish: Nevin’s of Tiernaur

Begin your walking adventure with one of Mayo’s most breathtaking routes along the Wild Atlantic Way. After a bus transfer from HQ, enjoy coastal views, pass through the picturesque village of Mulranny, and end at Nevin’s in Tiernaur, where you can relax with a snack or a drink before the return bus.

📅 Day 2 – Greenway & Countryside Loops 4th July 2025

10km Walk – Turlough House to Castlebar (via Greenway)

Start: Bus from HQ
Route: Turlough House (National Museum of Ireland) → River Greenway → HQ

Walk from the stunning grounds of Turlough House back to Castlebar via a serene riverside greenway. This is a gentle and scenic walk ideal for taking in Mayo’s peaceful countryside.

20km Walk – Rural Loop from HQ

Route: HQ → Windy Gap Road → Knocknascibble → Conloon → Ross → Turlough Village → Greenway → HQ

Starting and ending at HQ, this longer loop winds through charming villages and offers stunning views of the Castlebar countryside before returning along the greenway.

📅 Day 3 – Countryside Loops from HQ (10km / 20km) 5th July 2025

Start & Finish: The Ivy Tower Hotel

10km Route

Route: HQ → Newport Road → Graffymore → Derryharrif → Snugboro → Rathbawn → HQ
A well-marked local route with a mix of quiet roads and countryside charm.

20km Route

Route: HQ → Newport Road → Glenisland Road → Derryharrif → Snugboro → Rathbawn → HQ
A longer version of the 10km route, this walk ventures deeper into rural Mayo before rejoining the same return path

                                                 
 📅 Day 4 – Greenways & Hill Views (10km / 20km) 6th July 2025

Start & Finish: The Ivy Tower Hotel

10km Route

 Route: HQ → Castlebar Main Street → Town Greenway → Lough Lannagh → Snugboro → HQ This scenic walk takes in the heart of Castlebar before reaching the tranquil shores of Lough Lannagh.

20km Route

Route: HQ → Lough Lannagh → Snugboro → Derryharrif → Raheenbar → Lough Rusheen → Windy Gap Road → HQ
Extend your adventure with this hilly and rewarding route that features lakes, elevated views, and peaceful backroads.

✅ Reminders for All Walkers

• All routes are marked with arrows on the roads and also with signs at certain junctions.
• Buses are provided for walks that start away from HQ.
• Be prepared with appropriate footwear, clothing, and supplies.