Forest · County Mayo

Tamhnaigh Ard

Tawnyard

2 trailsParking

Tawnyard is a Coillte recreation forest in Barnaderg. It has 2 marked trails and 2 car parks nearby.

Trails in the forest

Trail	Activity	Length
Western Way/Galway	Walking	25.6 km
Western Way (Tawnyard)	Walking	2.5 km

Directions to the nearest car park

Outdoors in County Mayo this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C

Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°DrizzleGood day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 3°Clear weather sunGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 4.6 km awayWestern Way - MayoNotice on this trail130.2 km5 daysModerateLinearCounty Mayo is a rugged landscape of which thirty six percent consists of mountain, bog and lake. The county experienced the greatest depopulation of any county in Ireland during and after the Great Famine: the 388,000…

Trail · 14 km awayMurrisk Loop4.4 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis walk follows a combination of mountain path, lane and footpath around the lower slopes of Croagh Patrick with spectacular views over Clew Bay as well as local sites of historical and archaeological interest.

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 15 km awayBertra Beach, MurriskWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsBertra beach consists of a sandy dune area with the centre of the designated bathing area enclosed by caged stone. Bertra Beach is an exposed beach and can be subject to rip tides/strong currents. The sand dunes consist…

Beach · Co. Galway · 16 km awayGlassilaun, KillaryDogs on a leadGlassilaun is a long white sandy beach situated between Killary (Little) and Renvyle bays. It is over 600m long and is popular for swimming, snorkelling and walking. It is located in a very scenic area within a…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 17 km awayTourmakeady2 trailsParking

Forest · 19 km awayCoill an ChornailColonels Wood1 trail

Forest · Co. Galway · 21 km awayLeic AimhréidhLackavrea1 trail

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 19 km awayCross Strand BeachBeachCrossCross Strand Beach in County Mayo is a peaceful coastal escape south west of Louisburgh. Known for its wide sandy shore and excellent waves, it’s a favourite for surfers and nature lovers alike.

Nature spot · 19 km awayCross, Louisburgh BeachBeachCrossCross Beach forms part of the Lough Cahasy, Lough Baun and Roonah Lough Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) proposed National Heritage Area (pNHA).

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 14 km awayMainistir MhuraisceMurrisk FriaryReligious houseCarrowkeel (Murrisk By.)Murrisk Abbey is beautifully situated on the shores of Clew Bay and in the shadow of the majestic Croagh Patrick. The abbey was founded about 1456 by the Augustinian friars because ‘the inhabitants of those parts have…