Leim Siar means Jump West in Irish – a fitting name for a B&B just a short walk from the Blacksod lighthouse. A remote, end-of-the-earth feel combines with all the modern comforts: bright rooms, underfloor heating, fantastic breakfasts and cracking views. Bike rental costs €10 per day.
Leim Siar
Top choice in County Mayo
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
28.71 MILES
An exposed hillside 8km northwest of Ballycastle is home to one of the world's most extensive Stone Age monuments. So far stone-walled fields, houses and…
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10.36 MILES
Tucked away at the far west of the island, Keem Bay is Achill's most remote Blue Flag beach. The crescent of golden sands sits at the foot of steep cliffs…
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8.67 MILES
Running 3km southeast from Keel, beautiful, Blue Flag, golden-sand Trawmore is among Achill's most photographed beaches. Be aware that there are dangerous…
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21.4 MILES
The chancel roof of 13th-century Clare Island Abbey is dotted with faded fragments of murals, dating from around 1500. Look out too for the tomb reputed…
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The bleak remains of more than 80 houses in this deserted village at the foot of Mt Slievemore are slowly being reduced to rock piles, a poignant reminder…
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9.08 MILES
At the O’Malley's factory, tours reveal just how the family magics Achill's mineral-rich waters into flavoursome flakes of crunchy salt. After seeing…
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29.75 MILES
Built in 1730 on the ruins of Grace O'Malley's 16th-century castle, this charming Georgian mansion 2km west of the centre retains much of its original…
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24.55 MILES
From a distance, the eerie shell of this wind-battered 1470-built Dominican abbey near the water is quite a sight. Leaving Newport in a northwest…
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'Deirbhile's Twist' is one of several sights in the immediate area that relate to St Deirbhile. At this one, a modern-day stone circle evokes ancient…
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If you can squeeze your way through the west window of this ancient 12th-century church ruin three times, you will never die from drowning (legend attests…
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The ruins here mark the site of St Deirbhile miraculously regaining her sight after plucking out her eyes to make herself less attractive to an unwanted…
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Down in the southwest of the peninsula, this is a gorgeous beach. Just south of the beach, look out for the gaunt uninhabited tower ruin along Tower Rd.
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This lovely beach is a prime spot for birdwatchers and dolphin-watchers, as well as surfers.
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Mt Slievemore (671m) can be climbed from behind deserted Slievemore Village for terrific views of Blacksod Bay.
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Dugort's Silver Strand beach is a prime example of the island's many fine coves.