Nephin Beg

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  • Address: Nephin Beg Mountain Range, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Westport
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Time Required: 08:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Walking Area, Broadway, Family And Kids
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For the travellers who love to walk on the path least explored, the Nephin Beg offers a whole new level of adrenaline.

Designated as Ireland’s first wilderness area, the spot covers 11,000 hectares of Mayo County’s plush greenery.

To explore the range do try to take a taxi till Bangor after which the adventure only begins. Majestic landscapes that embrace the endless sky form a picture never seen before. Do carry a camera to capture these moments while trekking through this fabulous spot.

The must-visit trek includes the following peaks which have a view to die for:

  • Knocklettercuss (370m),
  • Maumykelly (364m),
  • Slieve Carr (721m),
  • Nephin Beg (617m),
  • Glennamong (628m),
  • Corranabinnia (714m)
  • Ben Gorm (582m).

A night spent here will not go to waste with the feeling of oneness that is rare to find anywhere else. On a clear-night, the sky offers a view which beats any online image.

Nephin Beg Travel Tips

  • Do carry your own snacks and refreshments as the place has no nearby cafes or restaurants.
  • Rent a car to reach the foot of the mountains.

Nephin Beg Hours

  • It is advised to start trekking here early in the morning.

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  • Nephin Beg Address: Nephin Beg Mountain Range, Co. Mayo, Ireland, Westport
  • Nephin Beg Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit Nephin Beg(preferred time): 07:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Time required to visit Nephin Beg: 08:00 Hrs
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  • 5.13% of people who visit Westport include Nephin Beg in their plan

  • 66.67% of people start their Nephin Beg visit around 3 PM

  • People usually take around 8 Hrs to see Nephin Beg

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Nephin Beg

People normally also visit Ballycroy National Park while planning their trip to Nephin Beg.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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