 This tour
will bring you through a variety of landscapes, including
mountains, lakes and sea-shore.
 At the foot of Croagh Patrick,
(Irelands Holy mountain) you will find the National
Famine Monument commemorating all those who died during
the Great Famine 1845 - 1847. Beside this you will also find
the ruins of a 15th century friary.
 As you carry onward along the route you
will pass many fine blue flag beaches. In the picturesque
village of Louisburgh it is well worth calling on the
Granuaile Visitor Centre, and learning all about Grace
O'Malley the Irish Sea Pirate.
 There are some fine eating houses here,
worth checking out.
Just outside Louisburgh turn left
towards Leenane, the scenery is stunning as you pass through
the Sheffery mountain range shooting steeply skywards all
around you. There are some beautiful lakes in between the
valleys, one such being Doo lake.
 Just before you approach Leenane, you
will pass by Ashleigh Falls. In the latter part of the summer
you can observe Salmon jumping up these falls, a spectacular
sight for those lucky enough to be in the right place at the
right time. Next stop is Leenane, just inside Co. Galway. This
lovely village is on the shores of Killary Harbour, one of the
deepest fjords in Europe. The film "The Field" with Richard
Harris and John Hurt was filmed here. Again there are some
fine eating houses here. Worth visiting here also is the
cultural centre.
The road back to Westport follows the
meandering River Erriff, again with some breath taking
scenery.
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