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Your trip to Westport.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Westport – Mayo Destination Westport, Mayo and Sligo

How to get there

Aeroporto de Ireland West (Ireland West Airport Knock) (NOC) Knock · 55 km
Estação de Westport (Westport Station) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Ireland West Airport (NOC), at Knock, is about 55 km away. The train from Dublin Heuston reaches Westport in about 3h30, with a change on some services; the station is a 10-minute walk from the centre. Buses link Westport with Galway, Sligo and Achill.

How many days

Two days: one for the town and Croagh Patrick, including the Memorial da Fome, and another for the Greenway or Achill. With three days, do both unhurriedly.

When to go

From May to September the days are long and the Greenway is more pleasant. On the last Sunday of July the pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick fills the town. April and October are usually quieter. In winter the wind is strong and it gets dark early.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For the town, no. For Croagh Patrick there are taxis and buses to Murrisk, and the Greenway is done by bike, with rental and return transport. For Achill, a car helps. In Ireland you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Westport

Morning
Croagh Patrick
Set out early for Murrisk, 8 km away, and climb Croagh Patrick — 3 to 4 hours return — with sturdy footwear.
Afternoon
Memorial da Fome
On the way down, visit the Memorial Nacional da Fome and the ruins of Murrisk Abbey, by the bay.
Late afternoon
Westport Quay
Return via the bay road and stop at Westport Quay, with its stone warehouses and a view of Clew Bay.
Evening
Music in Westport
Have dinner in the centre and look for a pub with traditional music, common on most nights.

2 days in Westport

Day 1

Morning
Town centre and Mall
Walk along the Mall, the Octagon and Bridge Street, and visit the Clew Bay Heritage Centre at the Quay.
Afternoon
Croagh Patrick
Climb Croagh Patrick from Murrisk or do just the first section to the statue of São Patrício.
Late afternoon
Memorial da Fome
Memorial Nacional da Fome and the view of the bay at late afternoon.
Evening
Pubs of Westport
Dinner and music in the center.

Day 2

Morning
Greenway to Newport
Hire a bicycle and cycle along the Great Western Greenway to Newport, 13 km away.
Afternoon
Mulranny or Achill
Continue to Mulranny and the beach, or on to Achill Sound, and return using the hire companies' transport.
Late afternoon
Return to Westport
Back in town, rest by the river Carrowbeg, on the Mall.
Evening
Last night
Have bay fish for dinner at the Quay or in the centre.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Westport a good base?

Yes. The town has a train to Dublin, buses to Galway and Sligo, many pubs, and is close to Croagh Patrick, the Greenway and Achill.

What is the Octagon?

The octagonal square in the centre of Westport, with a stone column in the middle, where shops and the weekly market are located.

Is Westport House open to visitors?

The house and estate are undergoing restoration and refurbishment. Check the property's website before planning a visit.

Does Westport have live music?

Yes. Several pubs in the centre have traditional music sessions on most nights in season.

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