Walk or Cycle Mayo's Great
Western Greenway This 42km trail runs along the now disused railway line between
Westport and Achill. See the Great Western Greenway website for more info.
Woodland Faerie Trail at The Valley House
Come explore this stunning woodland walk with Irish folk tales, faerie villages, faerie rings, leprechauns and much more. The Woodland Faerie Trail & Shop is open in from June-September from 11am-7pm.
Read the fascinating history of The Yellow Lady and the Achill Outrage in The Valley House courtyard history display.
Go Fishing ...on 5 excellent trout lakes, three of which are within 5 minutes
walk of The Valley House.
Lough Gall has access from The Valley House grounds.
We can give you advice on Lake & Shore Fishing, where to hire
equipment and how to get a license to fish.
Go Surfing
Achill Island is a mecca for surfers from all over the world -
excellent tuition & the best equipment can be found at Blackfield. More
details...
Dive the Ocean Blue with Achill Island Scuba Dive Centre at Purteen Harbour near Keel
Tel: +353-(0)87 2349884 More info on Achill
Dive Centre
Go Hillwalking
in some of the most spectacular, wild and unspoiled scenery you will find
anywhere on the planet!
Achill Tourism provides a hillwalking guide to help you pick the best routes. More
on hillwalking on Achill Island
And What Else?
Enjoy magnificent scenery - Tour around The Atlantic Drive - See
the Minaun Cliffs, Keem Bay and Kildownet cemetery - Wander through
the Deserted Village - Visit megalithic tombs - Stop for coffee
and cake - Try out the freshest of seafood in some of Achill's
local restaurants - Follow the Pipe Band's parade on St. Patricks'
Day - Brave the Atlantic surf for the New Year's Day swim at Dugort!
And
at night? Visit our cosy Bar - Enjoy a nice drink, play some
pool, throw some darts, meet some lovely people and possibly hear
a few good tunes!
