Attymachugh Lodge

Hiking and bike routes are all around in this mountainous area, so there should be something to suit your abilities and requirements. A good place to start is the collection of circular walks running from Foxford (10 minutes’ drive); it’s also a fine idea to get a taste of the area’s past with a stroll along the Foxford Heritage Trail from Foxford Woollen Mills (10 minutes). If it’s other pursuits you’re after, how about fishing in the River Moy between Foxford and Ballina (25 minutes), playing golf in Swinford (15 minutes) or going horse riding (25 minutes). If all that sounds a little too active, perhaps you’d rather take a drive on part of the Wild Atlantic Way, or just wander along Enniscrone Beach (35 minutes). For urban strolls your best bets are either Castlebar (half an hour) or Sligo (50 minutes); sticking to the rural surroundings you could take a tour of Belleek Castle or learn about the area’s history at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (both 25 minutes). A tour of Connacht Distillery (25 minutes) is likely to be a tasty option too…