Wild Nephin (Ballycroy) National Park

Blanket bog, mountain wilderness, and Ireland's most remote landscapes

Vast blanket bog, rugged mountains, open moorland, and remote valleys create a landscape shaped by Atlantic weather, water, and time. Located in County Mayo on Ireland's west coast, Wild Nephin National Park protects one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in the country, where open horizons, dark skies, and a strong sense of remoteness define the experience of travelling through the landscape.

Walking routes within and around the national park link places including Bangor Erris, Ballycroy, Letterkeen, and the slopes of Nephin Beg. Mountain trails, bog tracks, forest routes, and upland paths reveal changing views across remote hills, lakes, rivers, and expansive peatland, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the landscape.

Whether exploring the Ballycroy Visitor Centre trails, walking through the Nephin Beg range, or discovering the wider Wild Atlantic countryside on foot, Wild Nephin rewards time spent outdoors. Solitude, dramatic scenery, and a rare sense of wilderness make it one of Ireland's most distinctive destinations for self-guided travel.