Achill Island - Dooagh Loop

Walking
County Mayo
5/5
1 review
Grade Easy
Length 4.4 km
Am 1 hour
Format Loop
Ascent 60 m
Dogs Allowed On a lead
Waymarking Purple arrow
Start Point
First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School
Finish Point
First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School
Nearest Town to Start Dooagh
Grid Ref. F 604 049
Lat. and Long. 53.9751149, -10.1279152

This trail follows quiet road and gravel track through a landscape of undulating blanket bog while running alongside the Owenavally and Chongie Rivers, passing the site of a 'booley' village and with spectacular views of the mountains of Croaghaun, Slievemore, Minaun and the Atlantic Ocean.

Maps and other information

Trail Management

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 30
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally

5/5
07/29/2021

Debbie from Meath

Lovely, easy walk. Plenty of benches to sit at enroute. Lovely views

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