![]() ![]() For example, a day trip with bikes from Achill Island to Clare Island has plenty to keep a family entertained. "Visitors to Mulranny, Achill and indeed the wider Clew Bay area will find the Clew Bay Bike Trail an ideal way to explore their surrounding area. "One ferry ticket covers both journeys and should be pre-booked from either of the two ferry companies, O’Malley Ferries or Clare Island Ferries O’Grady’s. Cyclists can bring their own bikes or hire from one of the local rental companies. Keen cyclists can do it in a day, but the best experience is staying overnight on one of the islands and exploring their beauty. The total trail distance, including ferries, is 105km. The cycling distance is 81km with an optional 10km loop on Clare Island. It’s a glorious route through some of Mayo’s most attractive seaside towns including Westport, Louisburgh and Mulranny. ![]() "Cyclists can start the Clew Bay Bike Trail at any point and cycle it in either direction. I’m confident that it will develop into another really strong selling point for the west Mayo area and the Wild Atlantic Way. She said: “This is exactly the type of unique product that will attract visitors from all over the country to Mayo. New ferry sailings connect Clare Island and Achill Island (Cloughmore ) on Wednesdays and at weekends for July and August.Īnna Connor, Tourism Development Officer, Mayo County Council, has collaborated with Fáilte Ireland and with local ferry operators in the development of this new iconic visitor experience. The trail offers a new and different way to see Clew Bay from every angle. The trail primarily utilises the existing Great Western Greenway path, along with a section of segregated cycle path and some sections of the local road network. The Clew Bay Bike Trail is a new bike and ferry route looping magical Clew Bay, curving around the coastline, incorporating both Clare Island and Achill Island. ![]()
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