Coastal Walk Adventure

From Westport take the N59 and then the R319 all the way to Achill across the Michael Davitt Bridge.

From Castlebar take the R311 to the N59 and then the R319 all the way to Achill across the Michael Davitt Bridge.

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The majority of the land on Achill, is Comanage which means that it is privately owned by a number of people but by and large there are very few restrictions by owners of theComonage.Always good manners to ask before hand.

Croaghaun at 688m is the most westerly peak on Achill Island, and the highest mountain. Its cliffs, which are the highest in Ireland and third highest in Europe are situated on the northern side of the mountain. The cliffs at Croaghaun can only be seen by hiking around or to the summit of the mountain. We recommend taking a tour with Achill Isle Walks!

To hike and enjoy the magical experience,the history and culture, the breathtaking scenery and awesomeness of the island you would need at least 2 or 3 days

All events can be booked through our booking facility. You will find all our tours/walks on our website www.achillislewalks.ie. You can check availability and book any scheduled upcoming tour/walk via the booking platform. Should you require a specific date and time, please contact us. Some private tours run on a minimum number basis, details of which can be found on each event description.

Scheduled Tours are our prearranged tours that can be viewed on our website www.achillislewalks.ie. Scheduled Tours are regularly available.

No experience is necessary for our hiking tours but for some of the routes a basic level of personal fitness will be required. But all our walks are at a leisurely pace suitable to the group/individual.

At Achill Isle Walks we take great joy in getting people out into the open countryside and involved in new experiences. Because of this our tours are aimed to be enjoyed by all levels of experience.

For our hiking tours you do not need any specialist equipment apart from basic hiking clothing i.e., hiking boots, rain jacket/leggings, warm layers, packed lunch and water. Some people like to use hiking poles. Hiking tour descriptions carry additional advice if needed.

Please check the description of the tour you are inquiring into as our tours can vary from adult only to family. As a general rule, unless otherwise stated our age limits on Scheduled Tours are as follows.

Our Scheduled Tours are from any age but depends on the tour but children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless otherwise stated on tour booking

In the unlikely event of any emergency arising during your tour the guides are fully trained in first aid and first response techniques specific to their area of expertise.

Unfortunately, as much as we love our four legged friends, we do not for various reasons allow any animals on our tours with the exception of guide dogs. But customer must call beforehand or at time of booking to inform an Achill Isle Walks representative of such circumstances.

All tours are fully insured and lead by qualified and insured guides.

Most conditions we see do not stop people attending our tours but you must informAchill Isle Walks of your condition on booking to ensure our guides are aware in the event of an emergency.

Achill is our home and therefore welead in the counties of Mayo, Sligo, Galway, and Clare mainlybut we can lead tours throughout Ireland on request.

We are a based on magical Achill Island on the Wild Atlantic Way, but we are an outdoor business, and you can find us anywhere there are mountains.

Certainly, we pride ourselves on our Bespoke Private Tours, please contact us with your request.

Yes indeed. We can accommodate group bookings. We cater for school programmes, club outings and business/corporate events, charity challenges and much more. Single or multi day events with overnight accommodation if required, meals and transportation can also be arranged.

We operate on the West Coast of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way so we always keep a watch on the weather and aim to adjust trips to suit. Sometimes we get rain and wind here on the west coast believe it or not!But if we feel changing a route or a time of a booked trip is needed for safety or to help ensure the best experience we will consult with clients on options. Safety comes first with Achill Isle Walksand if we feel a trip has to be cancelled due to a safety concern you will be offered a trip on another date suitable to both the client and Achill Isle Walks or a refund less any administration charges by any third party.