Trail · County Mayo
Bothy Loop
4.8 km2 hrModerateLoop80 m climbDogs on a lead
This loop follows blue arrows on old cattle road, firebreak, sandy road, forest road and riverbank, mainly in forestry. It travels in a clockwise direction with some climbing and some descent looping around the southern slopes of a hill in the scenic and relatively isolated lowlands of the Nephin Beg Mountains. The section along the firebreak is soft underfoot and may be prone to waterlogging in wet weather.
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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 cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 3°Clear weather sun
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 15 km awayAn CloigeannClagganParkThis 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.
Nature spot · 17 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.