Attractions & Activities

Coastline in west Ireland
Coastline in west Ireland

Sights

The West of Ireland is renowned for its magnificent scenery; its changing light and dramatic landscapes, and Seascape is located in the heart of it!

Walking from the house you have views of Croagh Patrick, the Sheeffry Hills and looking west, Clare island and Inisturk.

You can get a ferry to both islands from nearby Roonagh pier.

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Sights

A short drive south brings you to Delphi valley and Killary Harbour. From there you can make excursions into Connemara famous for its sweeping landscapes of mountains, lakes and blanket bog (peatlands).

To the north of Seascape there is Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick, the picturesque town of Westport and Achill Island.

Mountains County Mayo Ireland
Mountains County Mayo Ireland
Mountains County Mayo Ireland
Mountains County Mayo Ireland
Sheep on the coastline in county Mayo Ireland
Sheep on the coastline in county Mayo Ireland

Walks

There is an abundance of walking and trekking near Seascape whether its climbing Croagh Patrick or Mweelrea, or walking over the dunes at Silver strand or along the many beautiful beaches in the area.

Culture

The West of Ireland is rich in tradition, folklore and culture. There are many places to visit of historical or literary significance and towns such as Westport and Clifden have many festivals and live music events throughout the year.

Galway city is real cultural hub with art galleries, live music venues and the renowned Druid theatre.

Guinness and Oysters
Guinness and Oysters
A man surfing on a beach in west Ireland
A man surfing on a beach in west Ireland

Surfing

Carrowniskey beach a couple of miles from the house is popular with local surfers and a surf school operates from there in summer.

For more advanced surfers, Keel beach on Achill Island provides one of the finest surf destinations in the country.

Kite Surfing

There are usually excellent conditions for kite surfing on Carrowniskey beach and the shallow waters of Roonah lough.

Lessons are available from BigStyle at nearby Atlantic Lodge

a man kite surfing on the coast of county mayo Ireland
a man kite surfing on the coast of county mayo Ireland
A woman cycling on a country road in county mayo ireland
A woman cycling on a country road in county mayo ireland

Cycling

The local area and county Mayo in general offers a wide variety of cycling experiences.

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Angling

There is an abundance of opportunities for angling in county Mayo whether sea or freshwater fishing are your thing. There is beach fishing near the house and deep sea angling trips from Westport and Killary Harbour.

Although salmon and sea trout numbers have declined in recent years, there is still excellent sport to be had nearby on the Erriff and Bundoragha systems when conditions are right. Brown trout fishing in county Mayo can be superb and the best of it is to be found on the great limestone loughs; Corrib, Mask and Carrra.

A day on lough Corrib with its reputed 350 islands and excellent wild trout fishing is a truly memorable experience.

For trips on Lough Corrib, contact Steve Whittaker steve.carol.whittaker@gmail.com or +44 7796300203

There is an abundance of opportunities for angling in county Mayo whether sea or freshwater fishing are your thing. There is beach fishing near the house and deep sea angling trips from Westport and Killary Harbour.

Although salmon and sea trout numbers have declined in recent years, there is still excellent sport to be had nearby on the Erriff and Bundoragha systems when conditions are right. Brown trout fishing in county Mayo can be superb and the best of it is to be found on the great limestone loughs; Corrib, Mask and Carrra.

A day on lough Corrib with its reputed 350 islands and excellent wild trout fishing is a truly memorable experience.

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For trips on Lough Corrib, contact Steve Whittaker tel..REVIEW!

Steve Whittaker holding a fish in a boat
Steve Whittaker holding a fish in a boat

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