Activities
Fishing
Salmon and trout angling on world famous River Moy, Lough Conn and Cullen. Trout fishing on rivers Gweestion, Pollagh , Sonnagh and Callow Lakes- Coarse fishing - pike, perch, bream and roach on various local lakes
- Licences, boat hire, ghillie service and fly fishing lessons can be arranged
- Local angling advice centres in Swinford and Foxford
- Deep sea and shore angling within 45k
Great website to check are www.eastmayoanglers.com and www.rivermoy.com
Golf
- 9 hole course in Swinford 353.94.9251378
- 18 hole course in Castlebar 353.94.9021649
- 18 hole championship links courses within easy reach at Westport, Enniscrone, Rosses Point ,Strandhill and Carne (Belmullet)
Horse Riding/Equestrian centres
- Turlough (Castlebar) Phone: (094)9026646
- Ballina: www.coolcronanequestrian.com
- Claremorris: www.hanleyshorses.com
Walking
Enjoy many local walks: Maps provided.- Swinford Loop Walk - wooded area, staring at children's play ground
- Swinford Golf CourseWalk – walk the perimeter of this parkland course
- Derryronane Walk – casual country walk
- Curryaune Lake – walk by a lake through unspoilt countryside
- Callow Loop Walk – experience peace and tranquillity as you walk the quiet country road by Callow Lake. Take time to listen to the birds, meditate and enjoy the bog heather.
- More challenging walks and treks can be undertaken within a short drive such as The Foxford Way or Tochar Phadraig
- Cycle or walk the Great Western Greenway, an 18km off-road trail meandering along the old Newport/Mulranny railway. A wonderful family day out
- Guided walks can be arranged through www.trekwesttours.ie
Beaches
- 13 Blue Flag beaches in Mayo
- Enjoy swimming,surfing, seaweed baths, canoing or brisk walking
