Nature spot · County Mayo
An Cloigeann
Claggan
This point in Claggan in north-west County Mayo offers panoramic views over Ballycroy National Park, south towards Claggan Mountain, and west, across the inlet, to Achill Island.
From here you can set off on the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail, a gorgeous 2km coastal bay boardwalk trail that leads you into Ballycroy National Park.
Ballycroy National Park comprises of thousands of acres of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain, covering a vast uninhabited area dominated by the Nephin Beg Mountain range. The National Park Visitor Centre is located just north in the village of Ballycroy, while the seaside village of Mulranny is located to the south.
Outdoors in County Mayo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C
Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00
Heavy spells of rain.
Be aware of potential impacts:
- Difficult travelling conditions
- Localised flooding possible
Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings
- Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Nature spot · 7.7 km awayMayo Dark Sky ParkParkBallycroyMayo is internationally recognised as one of the best places in the world to view the wonders of the night. Mayo Dark Sky Park at Wild Nephin National Park has received a prestigious Gold Tier Award from Dark Sky International.
Nature spot · 7.7 km awayPáirc Náisiúnta Néifinne FiáineWild Nephin National ParkParkBallycroyWild Nephin National Park is situated in northwest Mayo and covers over 15,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and mountainous terrain.
Nature spot · 8.7 km awayInis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)IslandLocated between the mainland and Achill Island in County Mayo, Inishbiggle is a unique island with stunning panoramic views of West Mayo.