The terrain varies from level, easy going to tough mountain climbing where specialist equipment is essential. Whatever you choose, the scenery is unfailingly stupendous and walks are almost always uncrowded. Official guidebooks for trails such as The Western Way, The Foxford Way and The Bangor Trail are available in tourist offices and bookshops. Guides to shorter walks can also be purchased locally. Beaches Mayo's 10 Blue Flag beaches at Carrowmore Strand, Dooega, Dugort, Elly Bay, Golden Strand, Keel, Keem, Mullagharoe, Mulranny, and Ross Strand are guaranteed clean, safe, sandy and easy to access.
Water sports are widely available with particularly good surfing and diving conditions.
In addition, dotted along the coastline are a number of adventure centres. Islands Islands are always very special places, with fascinating histories and tantalising hidden nooks and crannies. Mayo's islands are no exception and are ruggedly beautiful as well. Clew Bay is said to have an island for every day of the year and ferries run regularly to the larger off-shore islands of Inishturk and Clare Island. Achill, Irelands largest island is connected to the mainland by a bridge.