Walk the Boardwalk Loop
A gentle 2 km loop (approx. 30–45 min) on boardwalk and level ground through blanket bog and along a sheltered shoreline. Suitable for all ages and abilities — an ideal leg-stretch on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail
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About
A short, easy boardwalk trail through Atlantic blanket bog to a stony shoreline, with panoramic views across Bellacragher Bay to Achill Island and east to the Nephin Beg Mountains — part of the Mayo Dark Sky Park.
Things to Do
Spot Ancient Pine Stumps
Look for the preserved remains of ancient pine forest — stumps emerging from the bog and scattered along the shoreline, evidence of Ireland's prehistoric woodland.
Wildlife Watching
Scan the shore and bay for otters, seals, ringed plovers, curlews, and grey herons. The sheltered waters of Bellacragher Bay attract a good variety of coastal birds.
Stargazing at a Dark Sky Site
Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail is a Gold Tier Dark Sky viewing point. On clear nights you can see the Milky Way, planets, and meteor showers with the naked eye. The viewing site is open year-round.
Visit Ballycroy Visitor Centre
Just 8 km north, the visitor centre has an interactive exhibition on the park's biodiversity and heritage, plus the Tóchar Daithí Bán nature trail (2 km, wheelchair-accessible).
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Trail open year-round, dawn to dusk. Ballycroy Visitor Centre hours vary seasonally — check before visiting.
- Admission: Free entry — no admission charge for the trail or car park.
- Parking: Free, ample car park at the trailhead on the N59, between Mulranny and Ballycroy.
- Food: No food at the trailhead. Ginger & Wild Café at Ballycroy Visitor Centre (8 km north) serves coffee, light meals, and snacks. Mulranny (south) and Newport have pubs, restaurants, and shops.
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