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Ballycroy National Park

Lagduff More | Ballycroy Village, Westport, Ireland
098 499 96
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Ranked #7 of 15 attractions in Westport
Type: National Parks
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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The Interpretative Centre is excellent and free. The views are spectacular. The drive from Westport is a bit bumpy but well worth it.

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Dublin
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Well worth a visit here as the observation point gives a fabulous panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Check with the website before you call as they often have special events on, there wasn't anything on when we called but there was a guy making animal figures out of willows and other sticks (sorry for the non-techie terms) in preparation... More

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See 3 more reviews by Euromano for Westport
Galway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Spacious, informative, increased our interest in wildlife, and we felt we were part of the landscape. Staff were very helpful, and parking is easy.

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

So unspoilt. Unfortunately the Information centre is not open during the winter. Such pristine beauty must be conserved. An Gaeltacht í an áit seo dáiríre?

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See 2 more reviews by redm186605 for Westport
Cork
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Ok, there are not a wealth of activities provided here, but the unique beauty of the blanket bog cannot be denied.The centre is both informative and charming, unlike others I have reviewed! One can't do much about the weather, but it would be great, if the trail within the park was more extensive. Overall, five stars for the Nephin Beg... More

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Ballina, Ireland
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31 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The hike is interesting in its stark beauty. Cafeteria was brilliant Had a very pleasant visit

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See 3 more reviews by Boccigallupo for Westport
London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Very nice trip, about an hours drive from Westport. There wasn't a whole lot to do there but the trail was very nice.

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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7 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Really informative educational centre suitable for both children and adults! You get a real sense of the Flora and for a here as well as the history of how the people have for centuries lived with the natural surroundings here! Getting out and about on the walks is very special, lots of blanket bog land, nephin beg mountain range towers... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

It's somewhat stark and largely bog but there's something about it really neat. At least take the 15 minute walk behind the visitor's center if you go through.

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See 2 more reviews by n6gn for Westport
mayo, Ireland
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012 via mobile

Brought my children here in July to pass the time. Found the centre itself to be ok passed the time adequately. Needs more things to see like a proper museum. The walk we took was only the short One around the centre. Ideal for pushchairs kids on trikes even! I loved the views. Would like to go on the more... More

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