Cycling or Walking Tour Great Western Greenway, Co. Mayo

Things To Do

There are so many sights to see.

1 Day – Bus to transport you and your bike to Achill so you can cycle from there back to Westport.

2 Days – Discover Achill Island with its stunning scenery, beaches and the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Accommodation can be organised for you in Achill if you want to stay overnight. Take the shuttle bus to Achill, spend the day cycling the island at leisure and on the following day cycle the Greenway back to Westport.

Price / Group Size

Tour Times

The bike hire can be made at any time during the day but best to hire in the morning. Open all year round by appointment.

Morning in Westport. 

A Bus departs 10 am and 12 am for Achill Sound if you want to do a 1 day one-way cycle at leisure. Limited spaces and not running in 2020

Price

All Rentals are per day. You may want a kids seat or trailer. 

Bike                        €30

Electric Bike          €50

Fuji Touring Bike  €45

Kids’ Bikes             €20

Kids’ Trailer          €20

Child Seat              €15

Group Size

2-10 people

We Provide

Bikes ( regular trail bikes, Fuji Touring Electric, kids) , helmet, Hi-viz jacket, lock optional.

This is a self-GUided trip with Map. OPtion to book Accommodation on route.

Please Bring

Walking shoes or runners for cycling. 

Wear layers of clothing, waterproofs, drinks & snacks in a backpack.

Sunscreen in Summer.

Good To Know

• The Great Western Greenway is 43.5 km long and there are 3 places to stop for refreshments along the route. Bring water and snacks in a backpack.
• The Great Western Greenway is family-friendly with some kids’ bikes, trailers or car seats for small children. There are a number of electric bikes for those less used to cycling. The touring bikes would be more suited to those who intend to spend a day cycling on Achill Island
• Always wear a helmet when cycling. If wearing long trousers tucked into socks for safety.
• Wear bright visible clothing and bring weatherproof clothing.
• Bring a phone to take photos but do not wear earphones when cycling.
• Plan the route so you can stop for a rest and food at the different points along the way.
• This route is off-road but crosses junctions, bends and entrances, so take care and anticipate walkers or drivers’ actions at these junctions and along the route.
• Cyclist should always give way to walkers on the route, leaving plenty of room. Stop or slow down as necessary.
• If travelling in a group of cyclists always warn cyclists behind you of hazards ahead.
• Be courteous and respectful of other cyclists or walkers along the route.
• Leave no Trace- make sure to take any refuse with you and dispose at trail-head bins.
  At Activity Days, our priority is your safety, well being and enjoyment of this activity. Please note the following;
  
• It is your responsibility to bring adequate clothing, footwear and equipment where specified. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity if you fail to do so and your activity fee will not be refunded.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the fitness criteria prescribed for this activity. Please note that the guide may refuse participation in the activity on this basis and your activity fee will not be refunded.
• Please note that we and our guides reserve the right to refuse participation in the activity if you are intoxicated, if refuse to comply with the instructions of the guide, if there is a risk to your safety or the safety of others for any reason, or are deemed unfit or unable to participate (in the reasonable opinion of Activity Days or the Guide). In this event, your fee will not be refunded.
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