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Activities near Rockville B&B
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Westport being a
heritage town attracts many
visitors. It is a planned town
with beautiful landscaping. It
has a good range of shops,
interesting pubs and restaurants
to cater for all tastes. The
Westport Leisure centre provides
an up-to-date swimming pool, gym
and treatment rooms with similar
facilities available in most of
the hotels. The 18th
century Westport House situated
on the edge of the town
provides guided tours of the
house and activities for all
the family during the summer
season. It is accessible from
the rejuvenated historic Quay
area of Westport. |
The Mall in Westport |
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A visit to the many
monuments and historical sites
gives one an insight into the
heritage for Irish people. The
Heritage Centre at the Harbour
has an interesting museum of
local history, people and
places. The Museum of Country
Life is just 30 minutes drive
away while Ballintubber Abbey,
Knock Shrine, and the Ceide
Fields all have their own
museums while the Michael Davitt
museum and Hennigans Heritage
Farm are special interest
Museums. Walk the Tochar Valley,
the route St Patrick travelled
in 440-441 and visit Aughagower
where he
stayed on his way to Croagh
Patrick. |
Aughagower Village
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By staying in Rockville you
are convenient to many
tourist attractions, and the
many amenities that Westport
offers. Enjoy the rugged
landscape of Connemara in
its many varied aspects. On
route stop at Kylemore Abbey
with its neo-gothic church
and castle and restored
Victorian walled gardens,
take a boat trip on the Killary
or visit the national park.
From Westport you can visit
Clare Island by boat after a
short drive along the coast.
With its rich history Achill Island is
just an hours drive away
with some magnificent
coastline high cliffs and
sandy beaches. Drive through
the mountains to Cong where
the Quiet Man was
filmed.
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View of Croagh Patrick from
Rockville B&B
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Westport has three golf
courses. The 18-hole
championship course
with the stunning scenery
of Croagh Patrick
and Clew Bay provides a
memorable round.
There are
two
9 hole courses also, all within 15 minute drive of
Rockville with spectacular
views. Other parkland
courses nearby are
Castlebar and
Ballinrobe. If you like to play a
links course
Carne,
Enniscrone, Connemara and
Rosses Point are all a
little over 1 hour drive away. |
Westport Golf Course |
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In the Mayo
Connemara region there
are many mountains to climb
for those who like a hike.
Croagh Patrick, a pilgrimage
mountain with spectacular
views from the top is
climbed almost daily by people
of all nationalities. There
are many walks on various
types of terrain for walking
enthusiasts. Some of the
quieter country roads are
suitable for cycling while
the horse riding stables all
have their own routes.
Fishing is available on many
of the lakes, rivers or on
the sea, while there are a
number of Blue Flag beaches
which one can enjoy and some
are suitable for wind
surfing. |
Mountain Climbers |
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