Helen's Guidebook

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Helen's Guidebook

Sightseeing in Westport

Look up the website Destination Westport for loads of things to do in & around Westport through alll seasons 😉
Lovely gardens to walk through and house to visit. Activities for adults and kids ! Plus can grab a pizza in Graceys (summer months).You can book tours of the house on line attachment below.Note: My house is opposite the grounds of Westport House . https://www.westporthouse.ie/#tve-jump-18070342b66
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Westport House
Quay Road
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Lovely gardens to walk through and house to visit. Activities for adults and kids ! Plus can grab a pizza in Graceys (summer months).You can book tours of the house on line attachment below.Note: My house is opposite the grounds of Westport House . https://www.westporthouse.ie/#tve-jump-18070342b66
Great place to hire bikes https://www.cyclefriendlyclewbay.ie/cycle-routes-westport/
Westport Bike Shop Ltd
Newport Road
Great place to hire bikes https://www.cyclefriendlyclewbay.ie/cycle-routes-westport/
Great mountain to hike …. at the top you will have a spectacular view of Clew Bay and all the islands ! Spot the church at the top …
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Croagh Patrick
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Great mountain to hike …. at the top you will have a spectacular view of Clew Bay and all the islands ! Spot the church at the top …

Westport is a gateway to….

Beautiful drive from Westport to Leenaun. Can access Killary Harbour Cruise here for a sail through Killary Fjord https://killaryfjord.com/
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Leenaun
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Beautiful drive from Westport to Leenaun. Can access Killary Harbour Cruise here for a sail through Killary Fjord https://killaryfjord.com/
Drive to Kykemore Abbey tour of house and garden approx 1/2 hr drive. Can drop into their cafe and shop for something to eat and pick up a pressie !
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Kylemore Abbey
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Drive to Kykemore Abbey tour of house and garden approx 1/2 hr drive. Can drop into their cafe and shop for something to eat and pick up a pressie !
Lovely beaches near here and beautiful costal drive from Westport to Louisburgh and beyond ! Surf on Carrowniskey Beach and walk the lovely Silver Strand! Plus a must to do The Lost Valley Walking Tour https://www.thelostvalley.ie
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Louisburgh
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Lovely beaches near here and beautiful costal drive from Westport to Louisburgh and beyond ! Surf on Carrowniskey Beach and walk the lovely Silver Strand! Plus a must to do The Lost Valley Walking Tour https://www.thelostvalley.ie
Achill Island many artists choose this place as a back drop to their paintings. Rugged scenery…. head to Keem beach brave the drive down to it 🫣
Achill Sound
Achill Island many artists choose this place as a back drop to their paintings. Rugged scenery…. head to Keem beach brave the drive down to it 🫣

Local Pub Scene

Owned by one of The Chieftains-Matt Mulloy . Traditional Irish Music
V popular . Traditional Irish pub .
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Matt Molloy's
Bridge Street
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V popular . Traditional Irish pub .
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McGing's Bar
High Street
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Porterhouse
Bridge Street
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Food scene

Great for breakfast and lunch yum yum !!!
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The Creel Restaurant
The Quay
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Great for breakfast and lunch yum yum !!!
Lovely coffee & cakes !
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This Must Be The Place
High Street
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Lovely coffee & cakes !
Go to the back lounge for comfy sofas and unwind with a coffee or a vino in hand ! Lovely and relaxing place
The Wyatt Hotel
Octagon
Go to the back lounge for comfy sofas and unwind with a coffee or a vino in hand ! Lovely and relaxing place
Best pizza in town !
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Westport Woodfire Pizza & Resturant
10C High St
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Best pizza in town !
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La Bella Vita
High Street
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Lovely seafood linguine
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Arno's Bistrot
3 Market Ln
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Lovely seafood linguine
Pub food downstairs restaurant upstairs
M.J. Hobans
Octagon
Pub food downstairs restaurant upstairs
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Sage Restaurant
10 High St
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Best takeaway fish & chips in town
Danolla's Takeaway Westport
Church Street
Best takeaway fish & chips in town
Pub food
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The Helm Restaurant
The Quay
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Pub food

Golf

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Westport Golf Club
Golf Course Road
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Swimming

Go down to the Point on Roman Island at the end of the road for a swim . Steps down to the water and if your lucky jump into the mobile sauna after…fingers crossed it’s there !
https://www.tide-forecast.com/system/charts-png/Westport/tides.png Times for swimming on Roman Island
Roman Island
https://www.tide-forecast.com/system/charts-png/Westport/tides.png Times for swimming on Roman Island

Sightseeing

A walking tour through the country side of the lost families that immigrated during the famine a must see ! Approximately 40 min drive beyond Louisburgh!
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The Lost Valley
Silver Strand
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A walking tour through the country side of the lost families that immigrated during the famine a must see ! Approximately 40 min drive beyond Louisburgh!