Trail · County Mayo

Ballycastle Sralagagh Loop Walk

8.2 km3 hr 30 minModerateLoop180 m climb
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

Starting in the village of Ballycastle and rising to pass through bogland, this pleasant trail follows country roads and firm bog roads as it crosses the lower slopes of the hill at Ballyknock, bringing the walker past working bog with fine views of Downpatrick Head before it descends to Ballyglass.

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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

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

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