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The Great Western Greenway

Westport, Ireland
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Westport
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Biking Trails
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Cocoa, Florida
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This trail way is a must for the nature enthusiast, photographer, and bicyclist !! Only a hill or two on the road, quite a few gradual gentle slopes, great scenery, well equipped trail. This trail does not run parallel to the road but follows a path through farmland, woods, and along and old railway bed. Highly recommend. More

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Maynooth, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is just such an easy trail to follow on a bike. You cannot get lost and the iPhone app is a brilliant guide to make sure you do not miss out on gems along the way. We would not have known, for example, that the church in Newport has a wonderful Harry Clarke window were it not for the... More

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Hillsborough, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

miles of safe cycling and walking apart fromn 700m back on the main road where care is needed! A great place to try cyclling again and staff like Dave are excellent at helping set up bikes. More

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Ireland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Great scenery ; very well signposted; plenty of opportunities for refreshments along the way; a pity there aren't more greenways like this in Ireland ! More

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Galway, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Lovely easy cycle, suitable for all the family. I would especially recommend the section from Newport to Mullranney, as the scenery is spectacular. Can't wait to do it again soon! More

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Newcastle, Northern Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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The greenway is a fabulous way to experience the wonderful scenery of Mayo. It's a good day's cycling for anyone who enjoys a bit of leisure touring with very few hills and plenty to see and do along the way. We plodded the length of it in about six hours with an hour off for lunch and various stops along... More

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Dublin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Excellent facility. There are 700 metres of publin road to travel but the other 42 Klms from Westport to Achill are tremendous and a wonderful achievement for whoever executed the plan to develop this facility More

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Clifden, Connemara, County Galway
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It takes longer then you think - grab a bite to eat in Hotel Newport if you do the Achill to Westport leg, nice food and good service - Clew Bay Bikes were great! get them to drop you to Achill and cycle back to Westport - its fairly windy along the way More

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Galway, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

we went from the town out to the harbour and it was great, ate at the helm and walked back in again,slept well after it. More

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Dublin, Ireland.
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

this was an exceptional facility, and as it's relatively new to the area, people are flocking to enjoy it, mainly cyclists and of course walkers. Views leave you breathless, if you are lucky enough to get the good weather. More

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