This official starting point marks the beginning of the award-winning 42 km off-road route to Achill Sound, located at the foot of the Nephin Beg Mountains. The first section from Westport to Newport covers exactly 11 km and follows the historic railway bed of the Midlands Great Western Railway, which opened in 1894 and closed in 1937. Cyclists pass directly by the iconic Seven Arches railway bridge here and gradually ascend to a maximum height of approximately 60 metres, with continuous views of the 365 islands of Clew Bay.

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Padraig Marrey

September 1, 2021

Cycling

Off road path to Newport and onto Achill

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Elevation 30 m

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Friday 10 April

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