Bangor Trail

Bangor Way, County Mayo

The Bangor Trail is a waymarked walking trail in Erris, North Mayo, Ireland. The trail, which is approximately 22 miles (35 km) 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.^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]}

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

References

1. "Location of Bangor Erris". Mayo-ireland.ie. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. the "Bangor Trail" a 22 mile mountain pass
2. "Bangor Erris in the north of County Mayo, Ireland". Mayo-ireland.ie. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Bangor Erris [..] nestles at the foot of the "Bangor Trail" a 22 mile mountain pass
3. "The Bangor Trail - Free Information Leaflet" (PDF). northmayo.ie. Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
4. "Belmullet Leisure Activities". towns.mayo-ireland.ie. Archived from the original on 16 June 2010. Mayo County Council has published an excellent guide to the Bangor Trail, which has maps and information

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