Mulranny to Achill Sound
A breathtaking 13 km coastal journey skirting Bellacragher Bay and the majestic Corraun Peninsula before crossing the Michael Davitt Bridge into Achill Island.
Interactive Map: Mulranny Trailhead (Km 31) west to Achill Sound Trailhead (Km 44).
The Most Photogenic Leg of the Greenway
Widely celebrated as the most scenic stretch of the 42km Great Western Greenway, the Mulranny to Achill section follows the original path of the Midland Great Western Railway line, closed in 1937 and reopened as Ireland's premier traffic-free trail.
Departing Mulranny Station, you ride along an elevated view point looking out accross Bellacragher Bay, threading between dark peat boglands and coastal waters before reaching the Achill Island bridgehead.
Waypoints: Mulranny to Achill Sound
1. Mulranny Railway Station Hub
Begin at the restored Railway Station Platform behind the Mulranny Park Hotel. Water refill stations, public restrooms, bike hire depots, and parking are available here before heading west onto the main track.
2. Bellacragher Bay Shoreline
The asphalt trail skirts the inner shore of Bellacragher Bay. Experience sea breezes, watching tidal mudflats for rare wading birds and coastal flora along smoothly surfaced, traffic-free paths.
3. Slopes of Owenduff & Bogland
Passing beneath the expansive slopes of Owenduff, the trail weaves through pristine Atlantic blanket boglands. Notice historic stone drainage arches built by railway engineers in the late 1800s to protect the line from mountain runoff.
4. Michael Davitt Bridge, Achill Sound
Arrive at the swing bridge linking mainland Mayo to Achill Island. Here you will find cafes, seafood, pubs, bike return drop-off points, and shuttle pickup locations for your return trip back to Mulranny.
Cycle One-Way with Return Shuttle
Don't want to ride the 26 km round trip? Rent a bike in Mulranny, cycle 13 km to Achill Sound, and catch a scheduled return shuttle bus back to your hotel!
Clew Bay Bike Hire
Provides full e-bike and hybrid rentals with pickup at Mulranny Station and scheduled shuttle pickups at Achill Sound.
View Rates & Contact Info →Greenway Bicycle Hire
Depot located at Mulranny Station platform offering adult, child, and electric bicycles with roadside assistance across the 13km route.
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