Mountain
Croagh Patrick
Westport, Ireland
Ireland's holy mountain, climbed by pilgrims and walkers with views over Clew Bay.
Town · Ireland · Connacht
Westport
A tidy Georgian town on Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick on the horizon.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Westport matters
Westport is one of Ireland's most charming small towns, laid out in the 18th century around a tree-lined mall and a tidy river. It sits on Clew Bay, scattered with small islands, with the cone of Croagh Patrick on the skyline. The pubs are lively, the Greenway for walkers and cyclists heads off into the countryside, and Achill Island is a short drive. It is a calm, friendly base for the west.
Talking points
- The town was planned in Georgian style.
- Croagh Patrick is Ireland's holy mountain.
- A long greenway runs west toward Achill.
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What to see in Westport
Beach
Keem Bay, Achill Island
Westport, Ireland
A sheltered crescent beach under steep cliffs at the west end of Achill.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.