Bangor Trail Explained

The Bangor Trail is a waymarked walking trail in Erris, North Mayo, Ireland. The trail, which is approximately 22miles in length,[1] [2] takes a route south from Bangor Erris through the Nephin Beg Range to Newport.[3] Walking guides and maps of the Bangor Trail have been published by Mayo County Council.[4]

It is a fairly tough and remote hiking trail, in an area of largely blanket bog terrain. The Bangor Trail follows an old drover path which may date from the Iron Age. There are, along the route, evidence of previous human habitation, particularly from the mid-19th century just prior to the Irish Famine.

The Western Way is another walking trail in the same area.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Location of Bangor Erris . https://web.archive.org/web/20110217134837/http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Towns/Bangor/LcBangor.htm . 17 February 2011 . Mayo-ireland.ie . the "Bangor Trail" a 22 mile mountain pass .
  2. Web site: Bangor Erris in the north of County Mayo, Ireland . https://web.archive.org/web/20100711090908/http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Towns/Bangor/Bangor.htm . 11 July 2010 . Mayo-ireland.ie . Bangor Erris [..] nestles at the foot of the "Bangor Trail" a 22 mile mountain pass .
  3. Web site: The Bangor Trail - Free Information Leaflet . northmayo.ie . Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre . 6 May 2024 .
  4. Web site: Belmullet Leisure Activities . https://web.archive.org/web/20100616074444/http://towns.mayo-ireland.ie/webx?14@@.ee78b03 . 16 June 2010 . towns.mayo-ireland.ie . Mayo County Council has published an excellent guide to the Bangor Trail, which has maps and information .

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