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Things to see in Westport (Ireland): 16 places and when to go
Westport is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (6), History (5). The best known are Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea and Clew Bay. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Ireland · 53.7472, -9.7285
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (6) · History (5) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March and October.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 128 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mweelrea, at 814 m.
What to see in Westport
The places in and around Westport, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Croagh PatrickMountain in County Mayo, Ireland4.8 km
- MweelreaMountain in Mayo, Ireland14 km
- Clew BayBay on the west coast of Ireland9.7 km
- Ben GormMountain in Ireland14 km
- Westport HouseHouse in Co Mayo14 km
- BarrclashcameMountain in Ireland9.4 km
- Ben CregganMountain in County Mayo, Ireland12 km
- Murrisk AbbeyFormer house of Augustinian friars7.0 km
- Boheh StoneRock art in County Mayo, Ireland11 km
- Clew Bay Heritage CentreLocal history museum in County Mayo, Ireland13 km
- Inishgort LighthouseLighthouse in Ireland9.6 km
- National Famine MemorialMonument in Co. Mayo, Ireland6.9 km
- Ben BuryMountain in Mayo, Ireland12 km
- Mescan BreweryBrewery4 m
- Murrisk LoopHiking7.2 km
- Sheefry BridgeBridge in County Mayo, Ireland11 km
When to go to Westport
The best time to visit Westport is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:44
- FebPossible9:30
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:41
- JunBest time16:48
- JulBest time16:20
- AugBest time14:36
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:13
- NovBetter not8:14
- DecBetter not7:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Westport
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lettershea25 places32 km
- Carraroe18 places55 km
- Ballina14 places56 km
- Swinford9 places56 km
- Tuam10 places63 km
- Galway50 places69 km
And all of Ireland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Westport?
The best known: Croagh Patrick, Mweelrea, Clew Bay, Ben Gorm, Westport House. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Westport?
April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 12.
How do you get to Westport?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 128 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Westport as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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