Camping & Caravan Park
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About County Mayo
There is hardly any county in Ireland that can boast more contrast and variety in
scenery than county Mayo. From the steep cliffs on the Atlantic coast to flat
boglands and from sandy beaches to the mountains of Connemara, the
landscape changes quicker than the weather. Mayo is also rich in history with
attractions such as the ‘Céide Fields’, Croagh Patrick, the National Museum at
Turlough House and lots more. County Mayo also has River Moy: the best river
scenery than county Mayo. From the steep cliffs on the Atlantic coast to flat
boglands and from sandy beaches to the mountains of Connemara, the
landscape changes quicker than the weather. Mayo is also rich in history with
attractions such as the ‘Céide Fields’, Croagh Patrick, the National Museum at
Turlough House and lots more. County Mayo also has River Moy: the best river
for salmon fishing.
Walking and Clycling
Mayo has a challenging landscape and beautiful
scenery for the active holiday maker. Wether you
are a seasoned hiker / cyclist or just out for a leisurely
scenery for the active holiday maker. Wether you
are a seasoned hiker / cyclist or just out for a leisurely
stroll or cycle ride, there is always a route to suite you.
Fishing
Wether you favour game or coarse fishing, there are lots of excellent
fishing spots close by. The river Moy is world famous for it’s salmon
fishing is only a few miles away. There are dozens more rivers and
lakes in the area, such as the Castlebar River, the Manulla River, the
Clydagh River (wich borders the campsite), Lough Conn, Lough
fishing spots close by. The river Moy is world famous for it’s salmon
fishing is only a few miles away. There are dozens more rivers and
lakes in the area, such as the Castlebar River, the Manulla River, the
Clydagh River (wich borders the campsite), Lough Conn, Lough
Cullin, Derryhick Lake to name but a few.
History and Culture
Ireland as a whole is rich with history and heritage and County Mayo is no
exception to this. There are too many highlights to mention them all, but the
ones not to be missed are: the Museum of Country Life and the round tower
in Turlough, the Céide Fields, Hennigans Heritage Centre, Ballintubber
Abbey and the Celtic Furrow. Please bear in mind that this is only the tip of
exception to this. There are too many highlights to mention them all, but the
ones not to be missed are: the Museum of Country Life and the round tower
in Turlough, the Céide Fields, Hennigans Heritage Centre, Ballintubber
Abbey and the Celtic Furrow. Please bear in mind that this is only the tip of
the iceberg.
Touring
Even more changeable than our weather is our scenery. Every twist
and turn in the road opens up a whole new and stunning view. You
can of course plot your own route, or you can follow one of the many
‘set’ routes such as the Mayo Sculpture Trail, the Atlantic Drive on
and turn in the road opens up a whole new and stunning view. You
can of course plot your own route, or you can follow one of the many
‘set’ routes such as the Mayo Sculpture Trail, the Atlantic Drive on
Achill Island, or the Doolough route through Connemara. One highlight
not to be missed is Killala Bay and Downpatrick Head.
not to be missed is Killala Bay and Downpatrick Head.
Leisure
When the time has come to take it a bit more easy after all the touring and sightseeing
it’s time for a visit to one of the leisure centres or golf courses in the area. There are
excellent indoor swimming pools in Westport and Claremorris and for the ultimate
pampering there is the Kachina Natural Spa in Castlebar. For a round of golf
you can choose between one 9-hole golf and five 18-hole courses.
When the time has come to take it a bit more easy after all the touring and sightseeing
it’s time for a visit to one of the leisure centres or golf courses in the area. There are
excellent indoor swimming pools in Westport and Claremorris and for the ultimate
pampering there is the Kachina Natural Spa in Castlebar. For a round of golf
you can choose between one 9-
Music & the Irish Pub
No holiday in Ireland is complete without a visit to the pub for a pint of porter or a shot
of Irish whiskey. And on the same token, no visit to the pub is complete without the ‘craic’
of a good music session. Traditional sessions can be found in Castlebar, Westport ,
Balla and in our own Clubhouse (but that goes without saying).
No holiday in Ireland is complete without a visit to the pub for a pint of porter or a shot
of Irish whiskey. And on the same token, no visit to the pub is complete without the ‘craic’
of a good music session. Traditional sessions can be found in Castlebar, Westport ,
Balla and in our own Clubhouse (but that goes without saying).
For more information on the area it is worth to have a look at the Ireland West website: www.discoverireland.ie/west.
For more information visit the website of the Western Regional Fishery Board:
www.wrfb.ie and the North Western Regional Fisheries Board: www.northwestfisheries.ie.
www.wrfb.ie and the North Western Regional Fisheries Board: www.northwestfisheries.ie.
