Great Western Greenway – View of Clew Bay loop from Westport

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Great Western Greenway – View of Clew Bay loop from Westport

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Great Western Greenway – View of Clew Bay loop from Westport

05:49

99.1km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.28 km

View from the bridge over the Carrowbeg River

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The bridge and the canal are great photo opportunities.

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2.97 km

Greenway Station – Start of the Great Western Greenway to Newport

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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 …

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9.32 km

Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the Westport to Achill rail-way line which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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13.6 km

Newport Historical Mural

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This detailed mural on the side wall of a building on Main Street brings Newport's rich past to life. The artwork depicts iconic figures such as the pirate queen Grace …

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31.5 km

Viewpoint

38.4 km

Rock Pool on the Mullet Peninsula

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66.1 km

Silver Birch

Forest

67.0 km

Great Western Greenway Exit to N59 (Achill Junction)

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Here follows the EV1 the N59

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68.0 km

View of Clew Bay

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This specific point on the Greenway at Mulranny offers spectacular panoramic views over the Mulranny Saltmarsh and Clew Bay. From this elevated route, you look directly down onto the rare …

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81.1 km

Furnace Lakes Loop Greenway

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Lovely route through the lakes

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99.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.0 km

26.5 km

3.50 km

2.75 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

91.7 km

3.65 km

3.49 km

212 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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9°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2025,EuroVelo 1 - bis Mulranny

Finally, another greenway, the Bealach Glas Greenway. It's a beautiful ride, either past or through the sheep, and I highly recommend it. Unfortunately, we had to abandon the route shortly before our destination due to heavy rain—who would have thought it?

Northern Ireland is getting closer.

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June 10, 2024,Fahrradtour von Westport nach Gob an Choire/Achill Sound

Cycle comfortably and with variety along a former railway line to Achill Island. The way back offers the best views of the 365 islets in the bay of Westport (Clew Bay). Great view of the bay and delicious food in Mulranny at McLoughlins.

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