Great Western Greenway – Newport loop from Castlebar

Great Western Greenway – Newport loop from Castlebar

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Great Western Greenway – Newport loop from Castlebar

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53.5km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.2 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.0 km

Westport Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Surrounded by unspoiled nature, this elegant and lively town, the capital of the Earl of Mayo, offers a beautiful contrast to its surroundings. The Georgian architecture is reminiscent of British …

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21.0 km

Clew Bay Heritage Centre

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Entry in June 2022 €4

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21.2 km

Clew Bay Tragedy Memorial

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A memorial to the thirty-two mainly young people that died onboard a small fishing boat that capsized in the harbour in 1894.

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29.9 km

Great Western Greenway

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The Great Western Greenway follows the route of the Westport to Achill rail-way line which reached Achill in 1895 and closed in 1937. The Greenway opened in 2011.

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34.0 km

The Guinness Lodge (Grainne Uaile Pub)

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Located at the foot of the Seven Arches Viaduct in Newport, this award-winning pub is named after the 16th-century pirate queen Grace O'Malley (Granuaile). The lodge serves as an essential …

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34.1 km

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, forms the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and is the ancestral home of Princess Grace of …

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34.2 km

Newport Stone Bridge

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This robust 18th-century stone arch bridge forms the heart of Newport, spanning the Black Oak River. Unlike the higher railway viaduct, this bridge connects the village's main streets, offering a …

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34.3 km

Newport

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(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, is the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and the ancestral home of Princess Grace of Monaco. …

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53.5 km

End point

Train Station

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