Things to do on Achill Island

"Teach Cruachán is ideally situated for pleasant walks to Keel and Keem Strands and the delightful walk to the Deserted Village. Next time I'm hoping to tackle the slightly more adventurous Croaghaun." 'Timu_10', London

Walk the Dooagh Loop

Achill is a walker's haven, and Dooagh is the trail head for two of Achill's waymarked walks. Ciorcal Dhú Acha, the Dooagh National Looped Walk, begins and ends just 50m from Teach Cruachán. It is a low-level walk of approximately 4km through local bogland and countryside.

Walk to the Deserted Village

A linear walk from Dooagh to the Deserted Village of Slievemore starts 60m away. It is a low-level 5km walk, and takes in beautiful views of Slievemore and the ocean to the north and south of Achill. You can return to Dooagh by retracing your steps or via Keel along the main road.

Kite Surf

Try kite surfing on Keel Lake, or on the waves. You could also have a go at stand-up paddle boarding.

Run

Enter the Achill Half-Marathon & 10k, or any of the other races on Achill Island. Or just run!

Cycle the Achill Loops

The Achill Cycle Hub Loops weave around most of Achill Island and along the Wild Atlantic Way. See the Atlantic Drive, the Pirate Queen Granuaile's Castle, the Colony, the Deserted Village and 4 of Achill's Blue Flag beaches.

Cycle the Great Western Greenway

At 44km, the Great Western Greenway is Ireland's original off-road cycle and walking trail. It runs between Westport and Cashel on Achill Island, along the old Great Western Railway line.