The National Coastal Trail
Mayo, Ireland
Out-and-back trail in Mayo, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 13 mi (20.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 479 ft (146 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- High point
- 141 ft (43 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: National Famine Memorial 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Killadangan Megalithic Complex 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Stone Row 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Shelter 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Deaf Hugh's Well 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The National Coastal Trail
How long is The National Coastal Trail?
The National Coastal Trail is 13 mi (20.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 20 min. It climbs 479 ft (146 m) in total, up to a high point of 141 ft (43 m).
How hard is The National Coastal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The National Coastal Trail?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The National Coastal Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is The National Coastal Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on The National Coastal Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near The National Coastal Trail?
Campbell's, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The National Coastal Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The National Coastal Trail
- Murrisk Pier Loop Mayo · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Murrisk Loop Mayo · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Croagh Patrick Pilgrim Trail Mayo · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Westport Cycle Hub - Loop 1 Mayo · Moderate · 15 mi (24.1 km)
- Westport Cycle Hub - Loop 3 Mayo · Easy · 4.6 mi (7.5 km)
- Louisburgh Cycle Hub - Loop 3 Mayo · Moderate · 15.3 mi (24.6 km)
- The Great Western Greenway Mayo · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Westport Cycle Hub - Loop 2 Mayo · Moderate · 17.3 mi (27.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap