Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For a scenic
hike or bike ride,
consider the 26-mile (42 km) route to Achill Island
along the Great Western Greenway (
www.greenway.ie
)
. From 1895 to 1937, a narrow-
gauge railway operated from Westport to Achill Island. By 2010, the rails had been re-
placed by a level, paved path, creating an ideal rural route dedicated to bikers and walkers
(no vehicles, dogs, or horses allowed). You'll cross stone bridges, wind through forested
sections as well as open bog stretches, and usually have the sea in sight as you hug the
flatter coastline. If you only want to bike a section of the route, you can arrange a shuttle-
bus pick-up for Newport, Mulranny, or Achill Sound through Clew Bay Bike Hire (listed
above).
Sleep Code
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 353, area code: 098)
S
= Single,
D
= Double/Twin,
T
= Triple,
Q
= Quad,
b
= bathroom,
s
= shower
only. Breakfast is included and credit cards are accepted unless otherwise noted.
To help you easily sort through these listings, I've divided the accommodations
into three categories, based on the price for a standard double room with bath:
$$$
Higher Priced
—Most rooms €90 or more.
$$
Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between €60-90.
$
Lower Priced
—Most rooms €60 or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online or by
email. For the best prices, always book direct.
Sleeping in Westport:
For those wanting extra time to explore, Westport is the best
place along this route to spend a night. All of the following listings are centrally located.
Prices vary quite a bit depending on the season (check for online deals at both hotels).
$$$ Clew Bay Hotel
is a couple of doors down from the TI, with 50 large, modern
rooms decked out in cherrywood furniture (Sb-€60-120, Db-€90-170, Tb-€120-190, prices
depend on room size and demand, guest computer, Wi-Fi, free use of adjacent pool
and fitness center, James Street, tel. 098/28088,
www.clewbayhotel.com
,
$$$ Mill Times Hotel
has a fresh, woody feel, with 34 comfortable rooms and con-
venient, free underground parking. On weekends, the nightclub next door gets loud (Sb-
€50-95, Db-€90-170, Tb-€135-240, prices depend on demand, Mill Street, tel. 098/29200,
