Karen's Guidebook for Foxford, Co Mayo
Shopping
Fantastic place to visit for both the food and shopping! A real ‘must see’ if you are in the area! Take a tour of the working Mill’s museum presentation too.
Molins de Foxford
Providence RoadLovely coastal town has charming shops and cafes. Only a 40 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge
141 residents recomanen
Westport
Lovely coastal town has charming shops and cafes. Only a 40 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge
Many shops and cafes, good local town with some larger, national brands too.
24 residents recomanen
Castlebar
Many shops and cafes, good local town with some larger, national brands too.
Food scene
The Mill cafe is excellent. Get a great lunch here, do some shopping and do the Mill tour to learn all about the process of making the famous Foxford throws and scarfs. It’s all here
Molins de Foxford
Providence RoadAfternoon tea, lunch and dinner in the Estate bar, sitting room or restaurant. Only 10 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Lovely walk around estate. Can also arrange angling, falconry, clay shooting and more on property.
11 residents recomanen
Mount Falcon Estate
Foxford RdAfternoon tea, lunch and dinner in the Estate bar, sitting room or restaurant. Only 10 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Lovely walk around estate. Can also arrange angling, falconry, clay shooting and more on property.
Nice walks around Ashford Castle woods and in the town of Cong. Plenty of places to eat locally, from a formal Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle to local pubs and other restaurants on the Castle grounds. Recommend them all.
54 residents recomanen
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle DriveNice walks around Ashford Castle woods and in the town of Cong. Plenty of places to eat locally, from a formal Afternoon Tea at Ashford Castle to local pubs and other restaurants on the Castle grounds. Recommend them all.
Excellent restaurant at Belleek Castle. Must make reservations at this Michelin Star restaurant. Also offers Afternoon Tea with prior booking.
30 residents recomanen
Castell de Belleek
Excellent restaurant at Belleek Castle. Must make reservations at this Michelin Star restaurant. Also offers Afternoon Tea with prior booking.
Lovely cafe if you are in the area. Eat upstairs, imaginative menu, amazing cakes!
16 residents recomanen
Pudding Row
Main StreetLovely cafe if you are in the area. Eat upstairs, imaginative menu, amazing cakes!
Sightseeing
Amazing tour and interesting history abounds at Kylemore Abbey Castle and Gardens. Cafe and shop also worth the visit. The most picturesque place in Ireland and an incredible history!
67 residents recomanen
Kylemore Abbey
Amazing tour and interesting history abounds at Kylemore Abbey Castle and Gardens. Cafe and shop also worth the visit. The most picturesque place in Ireland and an incredible history!
Great local hike only minutes drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Easy walk through wood, gently sloping hill with great views of surrounding mountains and lakes!
Drummin Wood
Great local hike only minutes drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Easy walk through wood, gently sloping hill with great views of surrounding mountains and lakes!
Vigorous and challenging hike, not for the faint of heart. Approximately a 40 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Ireland’s most famous pilgrimage hike. The views of surrounding mountains, Clew Bay and islands are spectacular!
132 residents recomanen
Croagh Patrick
Vigorous and challenging hike, not for the faint of heart. Approximately a 40 minute drive from Grey Gate Lodge. Ireland’s most famous pilgrimage hike. The views of surrounding mountains, Clew Bay and islands are spectacular!
Beautiful, easy Walk along the River Moy in Belleek Castle Wood.
30 residents recomanen
Castell de Belleek
Beautiful, easy Walk along the River Moy in Belleek Castle Wood.
Great beach with long wide expanses. Local surf spot! Good beach for walking with kids and dogs!
24 residents recomanen
Enniscrone Beach
1 Bridge StGreat beach with long wide expanses. Local surf spot! Good beach for walking with kids and dogs!
Interesting tour of a historic estate. Beautiful walks and views and a fun park for kids with swan boats and more!
111 residents recomanen
Casa Westport
Quay RoadInteresting tour of a historic estate. Beautiful walks and views and a fun park for kids with swan boats and more!
Achill Island
Simply stunning views! Basking sharks, sheep, wide open beaches.
Incredible scenic aspect! One of Ireland’s most dramatic. Wild Atlantic Way highlight!
38 residents recomanen
Cap de Downpatrick
Incredible scenic aspect! One of Ireland’s most dramatic. Wild Atlantic Way highlight!
Pretty views and easy access only a few minutes drive from Grey Gate Lodge.
8 residents recomanen
Lough Conn
Pretty views and easy access only a few minutes drive from Grey Gate Lodge.
Great hike. A bit challenging but incredible views of Clew Bay, surrounding mountains and Kylemore Abbey from the top! Cafe and artists shop too.
300 residents recomanen
Connemara National Park
Great hike. A bit challenging but incredible views of Clew Bay, surrounding mountains and Kylemore Abbey from the top! Cafe and artists shop too.
Historic stop along the Wild Atlantic Way. Dramatic views and interesting history.
48 residents recomanen
Céide Fields
GlenurlaHistoric stop along the Wild Atlantic Way. Dramatic views and interesting history.
A designated bike and walking path from Achill Island to Westport Town.
54 residents recomanen
Great Western Greenway
A designated bike and walking path from Achill Island to Westport Town.
Golf
Local golf clubs
Enniscrone Golf Club
Ballina Golf Club
Westport Golf Club
Golf Course RoadAshford Castle Golf Course
Carne Golf Links