Helen's Guidebook
Sightseeing in Westport
Look up the website Destination Westport for loads of things to do in & around Westport through alll seasons 😉
Lovely gardens to walk through and house to visit. Activities for adults and kids !
Plus can grab a pizza in Graceys (summer months).You can book tours of the house on line attachment below.Note: My house is opposite the grounds of Westport House .
https://www.westporthouse.ie/#tve-jump-18070342b66
111 locals recommend
Westport House
Quay RoadLovely gardens to walk through and house to visit. Activities for adults and kids !
Plus can grab a pizza in Graceys (summer months).You can book tours of the house on line attachment below.Note: My house is opposite the grounds of Westport House .
https://www.westporthouse.ie/#tve-jump-18070342b66
Great place to hire bikes
https://www.cyclefriendlyclewbay.ie/cycle-routes-westport/
Westport Bike Shop Ltd
Newport RoadGreat place to hire bikes
https://www.cyclefriendlyclewbay.ie/cycle-routes-westport/
Great mountain to hike …. at the top you will have a spectacular view of Clew Bay and all the islands ! Spot the church at the top …
132 locals recommend
Croagh Patrick
Great mountain to hike …. at the top you will have a spectacular view of Clew Bay and all the islands ! Spot the church at the top …
Westport is a gateway to….
Beautiful drive from Westport to Leenaun.
Can access Killary Harbour Cruise here for a sail through Killary Fjord https://killaryfjord.com/
24 locals recommend
Leenaun
Beautiful drive from Westport to Leenaun.
Can access Killary Harbour Cruise here for a sail through Killary Fjord https://killaryfjord.com/
Drive to Kykemore Abbey tour of house and garden approx 1/2 hr drive. Can drop into their cafe and shop for something to eat and pick up a pressie !
67 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey
Drive to Kykemore Abbey tour of house and garden approx 1/2 hr drive. Can drop into their cafe and shop for something to eat and pick up a pressie !
Lovely beaches near here and beautiful costal drive from Westport to Louisburgh and beyond ! Surf on Carrowniskey Beach and walk the lovely Silver Strand! Plus a must to do The Lost Valley Walking Tour
https://www.thelostvalley.ie
21 locals recommend
Louisburgh
Lovely beaches near here and beautiful costal drive from Westport to Louisburgh and beyond ! Surf on Carrowniskey Beach and walk the lovely Silver Strand! Plus a must to do The Lost Valley Walking Tour
https://www.thelostvalley.ie
Achill Island many artists choose this place as a back drop to their paintings. Rugged scenery…. head to Keem beach brave the drive down to it 🫣
Achill Sound
Achill Island many artists choose this place as a back drop to their paintings. Rugged scenery…. head to Keem beach brave the drive down to it 🫣
Local Pub Scene
Owned by one of The Chieftains-Matt Mulloy . Traditional Irish Music
Matt Molloy's
Bridge StreetV popular . Traditional Irish pub .
McGing's Bar
High StreetPorterhouse
Bridge StreetFood scene
The Creel Restaurant
The QuayGreat for breakfast and lunch yum yum !!!
This Must Be The Place
High StreetLovely coffee & cakes !
Go to the back lounge for comfy sofas and unwind with a coffee or a vino in hand ! Lovely and relaxing place
The Wyatt Hotel
OctagonGo to the back lounge for comfy sofas and unwind with a coffee or a vino in hand ! Lovely and relaxing place
Westport Woodfire Pizza & Resturant
10C High StBest pizza in town !
La Bella Vita
High StreetArno's Bistrot
3 Market LnLovely seafood linguine
M.J. Hobans
OctagonPub food downstairs restaurant upstairs
Sage Restaurant
10 High St
Danolla's Takeaway Westport
Church StreetBest takeaway fish & chips in town
The Helm Restaurant
The QuayPub food
Golf
Westport Golf Club
Golf Course RoadSwimming
Go down to the Point on Roman Island at the end of the road for a swim . Steps down to the water and if your lucky jump into the mobile sauna after…fingers crossed it’s there !
https://www.tide-forecast.com/system/charts-png/Westport/tides.png
Times for swimming on Roman Island
Roman Island
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Times for swimming on Roman Island
Sightseeing
A walking tour through the country side of the lost families that immigrated during the famine a must see ! Approximately 40 min drive beyond Louisburgh!
15 locals recommend
The Lost Valley
Silver StrandA walking tour through the country side of the lost families that immigrated during the famine a must see ! Approximately 40 min drive beyond Louisburgh!