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Walking from Killeen to Killadoon

The magnificent view from Killadoon looking out on Inishturk. Photo: Anthony Hickey
The magnificent view from Killadoon looking out on Inishturk. Photo: Anthony Hickey

The long drive from Ballina to the southwest corner of Mayo where the Mweelrea Mountains slope down to Killary Harbour is always a pleasure as we look forward to the magnificent Atlantic seascapes that await us.

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Cross Beach overlooking fabled Inishglora

A child plays on Cross beach in Erris, Co Mayo, at sunset, Tuesday January 5, 2016. Photo: Anthony Hickey
A child plays on Cross beach in Erris, Co Mayo, at sunset, Tuesday January 5, 2016. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Cross beach, only a few kilometres west of Binghamstown on the Mullet, is one of the hidden gems among Mayo’s many beautiful beaches  – and a place we keep returning to at all times of the year.

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Beaches

Carrowniskey is Mayo’s surfing Mecca

Carrowinskey strand is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Carrowinskey strand is one of the most popular surfing beaches in Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Carrowniskey and Cross beaches are adjoining sandy beaches which stretch for miles, south of Louisburgh – and a Mecca for surfers from all over the world.

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Beaches Erris History Mayo Walks

Cross Loop Walk where scenery and legend meet

Cross beach, part of The Cross Loop Walks on The Mullet in Co Mayo, looking out on Inishglora. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Cross beach, part of The Cross Loop Walks on The Mullet in Co Mayo, looking out on Inishglora. Photo: Anthony Hickey

There are very few looped walks that can rival The Cross Loop Walks on The Mullet in Co Mayo for such varied and magnificent seaside scenery.  From the moment you set foot on Cross beach, which stretches from Cross Point to Corraun Point, you will know you are in a place of great beauty that has […]