Nature spot · County Mayo
Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle Island)
Located between the mainland and Achill Island in County Mayo, Inishbiggle is a unique island with stunning panoramic views of West Mayo.
Inishbiggle, or Inis Bigil, is a bastion of traditional life in West Mayo. The tranquil atmosphere, old world customs and glorious scenery are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Its tiny population speak both Irish and English. For day trippers this is an idyllic island for walking and exploration.
Inis Bigil Festival is normally held every August Bank Holiday weekend and has been a popular outing for those from the mainland.
The Bullsmouth Channel that separates Inishbiggle from Achill Island has one of the strongest currents in Europe; its unpredictable currents during winter months can render the island inaccessible, even though the passage during fair weather is about ten minutes in the traditional boat, the currach.
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
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Nature spot · 6.5 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 · 6.5 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 · 7.4 km awayAchill Island (Acaill)IslandWindswept hills of blanket bog slope down to towering cliffs and pristine sandy shores. Achill Island, or Oileán Acaill, is Ireland's largest offshore island and can be reached by car from Mayo's Corraun Peninsula.