Erris Head Guided Walking Tour (AlchemyTours.ie)

Overview

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English

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Erris Head as the name suggests is a headland on the north west coast of Mayo. The seascape scenery is spectacular, the air is the freshest you will ever experience and the stories are the most interesting you will ever hear. Great tour guaranteed.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

The Talbot Hotel

Barrack Street Belmullet Ireland

The Western Strands

Main Street Belmullet Ireland

Broadhaven Bay Hotel

Shrofornagh Ballina Road Belmullet Ireland

Talbot Hotel

Barrack St, Belmullet Ireland

What To Expect

From the starting point in this remote village, the walk takes you out into the Atlantic Ocean with spectacular seascapes on all sides. We commence the walk by climbing the style that takes you over the sheep proof fence. A short climb gets your heart pumping and fills your lungs with wild Atlantic air. Some of the track is muddy but much of the very wet spots are crossed with a boardwalk. The Stags of Broadhaven can seen in the distance reminding us of the fact that they were formed almost 1.6 billion years ago. There are some great opportunities for fantastic photographs. Don't worry you will have plenty of time go get the shot that will remind you of a great day out.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Erris Head Loop Walk

The total distance for the walk is about 5km but there is plenty of time to stop and take in the variety of views of super seascapes on all sides. You will hear stories of tragedy and sadness along with stories of spectacular success from the region. Convivial conversation will help to pass the time as you admire the ever changing views.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Erris Head Guided Walking Tour (AlchemyTours.ie)

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Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Refreshing beautiful scenery & good company -
Mary K,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable about the area from history to geology! Stories told in an easy way and well paced. I was a bit nervous of the walk as I was worried I was going to be slow but my worries were unfounded. The walk was well selected & pace easy.
In nature.
Colette B,
Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Being in the open air with unrestricted views of the ocean, the islands and the beauty that is Erris Head. Our guide was excellent knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended. A wonderful experience!
Exactly what I was hoping for!
Brigid C,
Jun 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience! Neal picked up our group of 3 in Belmullet. The drive was full of information on the area. The walk itself is gorgeous and delightfully enhanced by the informative tour. It is a moderate hike with some hills and uneven surfaces. Neal answered all our questions, made us laugh, and stopped for all the photos we wanted. Highly recommend!
Fun and insightful tour
Odyssey665872,
Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Erris Head is a gorgeous place to walk and soak in the beauty of Ireland. This was my first time visting Ireland and Neil made sure we saw every part of Erris Head explaining the rich history and culture. Neil is such an amazing person and we enjoyed the walk and talk exchanging culture ( I'm from Mumbai). Neil picked us up from our hotel which was a nice touch and much appreciated. He also gifted us his book on Belmullet. Would visit again for sure. highly recommend Alchemy tours.
Erris loop head
brendanw684,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I’ve been to belmullet for the last 35 years so my whole life , never learned so much about the place than I did on the walking tour !!! Honestly it’s one of the highlights of our trip top man top knowledge if you are this end of Ireland book or you’ll miss out
Fantastic walk on a beautiful day.
Maps630650,
Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Neal did a great job explaining the history of the area as well as pointing out areas of interest on the walk. Highly recommend.
Amazing Vistas; Fantastic Guide!
davidwY3374JQ,
Apr 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We lucked out on two counts -- we had a gorgeous day and a fantastic guide in Neal who shared with us his deep knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his great stories and Irish wit. This walk along the cliffs is truly spectacular with breathtaking vistas far and wide. This tour is not to be missed. Without a doubt one of the best experiences we've had during our extended family trip to Ireland!
The most beautiful hike in Ireland with Phenomenal Guide.
989rebeccac,
Oct 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This looked great, which led us to the NW corner of County Mayo. It ended up being the absolute highlight of our entire trip. Neal is so knowledgeable and passionate about this area and its history. We'd do this over the more publicized areas of W. Ireland any day and will probably go back and do it again. Don't miss it!
Spectacular walk, wonderfully described by Neal!
Harry C,
Oct 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This part of Mayo is absolutely stunning. The cliffs, the sea views and the hills are spectacular. My wife and I have fallen in love with this unspoilt part of Ireland. We have a tent and by and large would consider ourselves to be quite self sufficient when on holiday, however Neal was able to add so much to our enjoyment of this wonderful place. His walk was perfectly paced for us and he punctuated our journey with stories and explanations that we would never have discovered for ourselves. He is very knowledgeable about the geography and history of this area and he has the ability to explain things in a very entertaining way without it feeling like a school lesson. We could have completed this way-marked loop walk alone, but if we had we would have missed so much. We would heartily recommend this guided tour. It is suitable for people of all ages who are of average fitness. Neal is a very courteous guide who has a great understanding of his subject as well as his audience.
Make sure you book Neal Doherty for a tour.
ela1982,
Jul 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We spent the afternoon exploring Erris Head with Neal Doherty on a guided walk. The area around Belmullet is absolutley wonderful and breathtaking no matter which direction you look. Neal's love and passion for the land is evident on each step and his tour full of information, from geology to nature, mythology, war, history to current information, you are sure to be "infotained". Don't miss the chance to do this walk with Neal.