20의 마요네즈가지 명소 & 주요 장소

(유산 마을 & 그린웨이 허브) 발리베아건(Ballyveaghan)으로도 알려진 이 그림 같은 마을은 그레이트 웨스턴 그린웨이(Great Western Greenway)의 지리적 중심지이며 모나코의 그레이스 공주(Princess Grace)의 고향입니다. 뉴포트(Newport)(약 600명 거주)는 블랙 오크 강(Black Oak River)이 바다로 흘러 들어가는 클루 만(Clew Bay)의 북동쪽 모퉁이에 위치하며, 풍부한 해양 역사와 어업으로 유명합니다. 와일드 애틀랜틱 웨이(Wild Atlantic Way)의 자전거 이용자들에게는 필수 편의 시설(센트라(Centra) 등 슈퍼마켓, 아늑한 펍)과 험준한 네핀 베그 산맥(Nephin Beg Mountains)과 만의 365개 섬이 만나는 독특한 분위기를 갖춘 중요한 경유지입니다.

Galway와 Mayo의 경계에 있는 절대 놓쳐서는 안 될 명소입니다. 이곳에서는 Erriff 강이 넓은 암반 고원을 가로질러 피오르로 떨어집니다. 영화 'The Field'의 역사, 뛰어오르는 연어를 보러 오든, 단순히 Connemara 산맥의 극적인 풍경을 보러 오든, 이곳은 결코 실망시키지 않습니다. 특히 거센 아일랜드 소나기 후에는 더욱 인상적입니다!

The summit is relatively easy to climb, but don't be fooled into thinking you can find a way up from the valley floor. The path disappears as soon as you start the ascent. Good mobility is essential to get up there, as there are several small scree sections along the way. The descent, on the other hand, is disastrous. There's no path at all, and you have to traverse a very unpleasant, steep slope through moss and bushes. It's recommended to split the hike if you only want to reach the summit. Start from the car park at Lough Accorymore and don't attempt the circular route to the top. I really advise against doing the circular route; you won't enjoy the hike otherwise, but the view is still worth it. Just follow the route marked at the car park by the lake.

Newport enjoys a scenic setting on the shores of Clew Bay. Its pretty harbour and Main Street are a delight to explore. There are a good number of places to stay and it's worth checking out the award-winning Gráinne Uaile pub. The town is connected to Westport and Achill by the Great Western Greenway.

Aasleagh Falls is a pretty waterfall not far from Leenaun. It's set in a typically beautiful and mountainous Connemara landscape, where the Erriff River empties into the Killary Fjord. The intriguingly named Devilsmother rises to the east, while Ben Gorm rises to the west. This part of the Western Way can be prone to flooding. If the trail is impassable, the N59 can be used instead.

Finished the tour today and discovered that there's mostly no path there. Anyone who can't navigate the difficult terrain could find themselves in trouble, especially in foggy conditions. The summit plateau has a lot of mud and swampy areas. But it's still a great tour for advanced hikers.

The Slievemore Heritage Trail is a 3 km walking route that offers a glimpse into the island's rich history. Opened in February 2024, the trail features archaeological sites such as megalithic tombs and the Deserted Village, remnants of nearly 100 stone cottages abandoned after the Great Famine. An accompanying app provides interactive information via QR codes along the path, enhancing the visitor experience. This trail is ideal for those interested in exploring Achill Island's cultural heritage and scenic landscapes.

This is definitely a challenging trail, and should only be done with good weather and a reliable GPS device. There is mostly no trail and some scrambling to get to the top. The ascend is steep and the descend is boggy even when it hasn’t rained for a while. Due to wayfinding plan more time, we did it in five hours including breaks and photo stops.