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The Great Western Greenway
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Willem VS
May 24, 2026
Cycling
The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the railway from Westport to Achill, which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.
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Alex Foxfield
July 23, 2025
Hiking
The Great Western Greenway is the longest greenway in Ireland. It follows the route of the old Midlands Great Western Railway and runs from Westport to Achill via Newport and Mulranny. Expect to share the route with cyclists.
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