Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny
Walking Trail · Mayo
Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny is a 16 km easy waymarked linear route in Mayo, starting near Newport.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 4.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Furnace, near Newport.
Finishes at Mulranny.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.92335, -9.55475
- Irish Grid reference
- L 979 982
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 30 and 31
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Bus Eireann timetables available at www.buseireann.ie. Limited service on routes nos 440 and 456 (summer only)
About the trail
This walk follows minor road, bog road, path and part of the Great Western Greenway as it traverses the foothills of the Nephin Begs and under Ben Gorm through turf cutting country on what is known locally as the "High Road". With glorious scenery all around, you gradually gain height before spectacular views open up over Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick.
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
South West Mayo Development Company
Anna Connor, Walking Development Officer, Community & Enterprise Section, Aras on Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Tel: 094 9047545 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mayowalks.ie Martin Dillane, Rural Recreation Officer, South West Mayo Development Company, Georges Street, Newport, Co Mayo. Tel: 098 41950 Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop 3.0 km away · 9.5 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Oghillies Loop 3.0 km away · 10.4 km trail
- Lettermaghera - Derradda Loop 3.0 km away · 7.3 km trail
- Rocky Mountain Way 4.3 km away · 21.3 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop 4.5 km away · 7 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Newport Doogary Loop 4.5 km away · 10.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny?
16 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 200 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4.5 hours.
How hard is the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny start?
Starts at Furnace, near Newport. The trailhead is at 53.92335, -9.55475 (Irish Grid L 979 982).
Can you bring a dog on the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny without a car?
Bus Eireann timetables available at www.buseireann.ie. Limited service on routes nos 440 and 456 (summer only).
Who manages the Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny?
South West Mayo Development Company. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.