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Achill Island boasts an unrivalled range of outdoor
activities, from hillwalking and angling to all manner of watersports.
Achill's rugged landscape, with soaring mountains
and lush green valleys, is perfect for hillwalkers of all abilities.
A guide book, produced by Achill Tourism, is available locally
offering detail of 14 walks on Achill. Please ask at reception
for availability of this guide book.
Achill's rocky coastline and inland lakes provide
a range of challenges for anglers of all abilities. Sea angling
off rocks can yield mackerel, pollack, gunard and a wide variety
of other fish. No fewer than 34 species of fish have been caught
in waters around Achill, including blue shark and borbeagle shark.
A number of boats are available for hire for sea angling from
Achill - please ask at reception for details.
Watersports are hugely popular on Achill, with Keel
strand offering excellent surfing. Board and suit hire are available
locally. Inland, Keel lake is a large, shallow freshwater lake
that is perfect for windsurfing. Tuition and equipment hire can
be arranged for windsurfing. Two scuba dive schools also operate
from Achill.
Golfers will enjoy the 9 hole links course on the
Sandybanks at Keel. This golf course, located within minutes of
Achill Cliff House, offers very reasonable green fees and welcomes
visitors of all abilities. |
Surfing at Keel, Achill Island
Sunset stroll on Keel beach
Our reception staff would be delighted to assist
with any inquiries you may have about outdoor activities on Achill.
Just ask! |
