This trail is 48 km in length and is regarded as one of the finest walks in the country, taking the walker from Newport through the Nephin Beg mountain range to Bangor in the region of Erris near the Mayo Gaeltacht. Much of the trail is off-road in remote countryside and maps are available in local tourist information offices. This project was put in place as part of the celebration of Mayo 5,000. Leading sculptors from eight countries and three continents were involved in installing specially designed works in the wild and beautiful north Mayo landscape. The result is this unique Sculpture Trail with 15 sculptures dotted along the coast starting in Ballina and passing through Béal Deirg, Gleann na Muaigh on to Ceathrú Thaidhg, Béal an Mhuirthead and Blacksod Point. Guidebooks are available locally. Web: http://ballina.mayo-ireland.ie/TirSaile/TirSaile.htm Local tourism groups have also developed a range of short distance walking or cycling routes. Information is available from the following organisations. Contact Erris: Iorras Domhnann. Tel: 097 81500 Achill: Achill Tourism. Tel: 098 47353 Web: www.achilltourism.com Tourmakeady: Web: www.tourmakeady.com/hillwalking.htm |