Westport is a haven for the outdoor enthusiast. A wide range of activities are available nearby such as:
| Great Western Greenway |
The Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast between Westport town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny (Mallaranny). It passes by some of the West of Ireland’s most dramatic mountains and offers magnificent views of Clew Bay and its many islands.
For more information, visit www.greenway.ie
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Golf Courses
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Westport Golf Club
Phone: 098 28262
Website: www.westportgolfclub.com
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Clew Bay Golf Course
Phone: 098 41730 |
Par 3 Golf and Pitch and Putt
Phone: 098 27766
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| 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. |
Sea Angling
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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. |
Horse Riding
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Carrowholly Stables and Trekking Centre
Phone: 098 27057
Mobile: 087 6231345
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Drummindoo Stud and Equitation Centre
There are very good riding facilities and tuition at Drummindoo Stud and Equitation Centre.
Phone: 098 25616
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Mweelrea holidays
Come horse riding with us through fields, mountains and miles of sandy, deserted beaches. Enjoy the wild open unspoilt countryside of Ireland’s west coast.
Website: www.mweelreaholidays.com; email: info@mweelreaholidays.com; phone: 098 68761 or mobile/cell: 087 7764385.
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Horse Racing
Race Course at Ballinrobe (28 kms). |
| Swimming Pools |
Atlantic Coast Hotel Leisure Centre
The Quay
Phone: 098 29000 |
Castlecourt Hotel
Sea Crest Leisure Centre
Phone: 098 25444 |
Hotel Westport
Ocean Spirit Spa
Phone: 098 50006 |
Westport Leisure Park
James Street.
Phone: 098 29160
Website: www.westportleisure.com |
| Bicycle Hire |
Clew Bay Bike Hire
Distillery Road, Westport
Phone: 098 24818
Website: www.clewbayoutdoors.ie |
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| Walking |
| All the mountains South and West of Westport provide wonderful climbing and magnificent views of Clew Bay and the Connemara mountains. |
Sailing
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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.
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. |
| Dining Out |
Westport and Westport Quay have a wide range of excellent restaurants catering for all tastes and prices.
For more information about dining out in Westport, visit the Dining Out section of Westport Tourism's website at www.westporttourism.com |
| 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.
For more information about Westport's pubs, visit the Pubs & Bars of Westport section of Westport Tourism's website at www.westporttourism.com |
