Mark’s guidebook to Louisburgh
Local beaches
Beaches close to Louisburgh
There's also Carrowmore Pier and Beach 1km from Louisburgh. Walk, pier jump (2hr window) or surf
Blue Flag Sheltered Beach (3km long) and pier
Forest and cliff walks too
Old Head Cafe (Open summer months) - burger & chips, pizza, ice cream 0831984548
Pier Jump (2hr window at high tide)
Stand up paddleboarding & Kayak Rental https://summersup.ie/
Coaststeering www.adventurewest.ie/index.html
Blueway https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/old-head-blueway-louisburgh/91601
Fishing guide: A Shore Thing 09868014
36 locals recommend
Old Head Beach
Blue Flag Sheltered Beach (3km long) and pier
Forest and cliff walks too
Old Head Cafe (Open summer months) - burger & chips, pizza, ice cream 0831984548
Pier Jump (2hr window at high tide)
Stand up paddleboarding & Kayak Rental https://summersup.ie/
Coaststeering www.adventurewest.ie/index.html
Blueway https://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/old-head-blueway-louisburgh/91601
Fishing guide: A Shore Thing 09868014
Long wild beach - ideal for surfing
Learn and rental Surf Mayo http://www.surfmayo.com/ Call Elvis at 0876212508
Surf forecast http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Carrownisky
Carrownisky
Long wild beach - ideal for surfing
Learn and rental Surf Mayo http://www.surfmayo.com/ Call Elvis at 0876212508
Surf forecast http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Carrownisky
Bertra Strand - long blue flag beach
Perfect for walks
Great view of Croaigh Patrick
In Clew Bay
Bertra Road
Bertra RoadBertra Strand - long blue flag beach
Perfect for walks
Great view of Croaigh Patrick
In Clew Bay
Silver and White Strand are beautiful unspoiled beaches. 10km round trip walk between them. Drive to the far car park. Sheep around so bring a leash for the dog.
Silver Strand Cottages
Silver Strand CottagesSilver and White Strand are beautiful unspoiled beaches. 10km round trip walk between them. Drive to the far car park. Sheep around so bring a leash for the dog.
Restuarants, Bars and Cafes
Other options in Louisburgh
- Tia Café
- Good Grazing (Takeaway and sit-down)
- Louisburgh 74 Café
- Old Head Café (close to Old Head beach, open summer months, chips, pizza, ice creams)
Derrylahan
Good pub grub, shows matches on TVs, may require booking 09823322
Great food menu, craft beer, always busy, close to Croagh Patrick on the road back to Westport
29 locals recommend
The Tavern Bar & Restaurant
Great food menu, craft beer, always busy, close to Croagh Patrick on the road back to Westport
Bars
Others in Louisburgh: Duffy’s (An Dubhaigh) - Small, friendly, a very Irish experience; Mc Namaras – Music on here most of the time
An Bhun Abhainn
Bridge StreetNice pints in a nice bar, super clean, turf fire, music some weekend nights
Derrylahan
Good bar food, sport on TV, may require reservations for food 09823322
Things to do
Lots for all the family - on the grounds of Westport house
Westport Adventure Park 09821888 www.westportwargames.ie westportgames.ie
Westport Adventure Park
Lots for all the family - on the grounds of Westport house
Westport Adventure Park 09821888 www.westportwargames.ie westportgames.ie
Delphi Resort
Adventure activities for all the family. Nice cafe too.
Call Elvis at 0876212508. Surf lessons, equipment rental. Great long beach for walks too. Find surf reports and tide times at magicseaweed.com
Surf Mayo
Call Elvis at 0876212508. Surf lessons, equipment rental. Great long beach for walks too. Find surf reports and tide times at magicseaweed.com
More adventure activities for the family - the original Ireland's fittest family was filmed at their assault course :)
33 locals recommend
Killary Adventure Company
More adventure activities for the family - the original Ireland's fittest family was filmed at their assault course :)
Mayo Leisure Point
Moneen RoadBowling, cinema, quasar - perfect for a rainy day
The Lost Valley
Silver StrandGuided walks in a perfect unspoiled setting
Climb Ireland's holiest mountain. Spectacular 360 views across clew bay. Enjoy a great atmosphere and food in Campbells bar afterwards.
132 locals recommend
Croagh Patrick
Climb Ireland's holiest mountain. Spectacular 360 views across clew bay. Enjoy a great atmosphere and food in Campbells bar afterwards.
Adventure West
Oldhead CloseZorbing, Zipwire, Coasteering, Rock-Climbing