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Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre will be open 5 days a week for September and October (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) from 10.00 am until 5.30 pm

It is located in the village of Ballycroy on the N59 road between Mulranny and Bangor.

Opening Hours

The Visitor Centre will be open 5 days a week for September and October (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) from 10.00 am until 5.30 pm

For more details on what there is to see and do at the Visitor Centre please see our Activities page.

The tearoom is located on the first floor of the Visitor Centre. There is seating for 40 persons with panoramic views of Achill Island and Ballycroy.

The Education Centre will be taking bookings for school groups from the 29th August 2011 for September and October.

Access to the National Park itself can be gained by walking along the Bangor Trail.

Hill walking in the Park can only be recommended for walkers with suitable outdoor clothing and equipment.
Do not venture into the hills alone.
Know your limits and those of your friends walking with you.
Inform a competent person of your walking trip and estimated time of return.
Take litter away with you.
Leave wild flowers for everyone to enjoy. Photograph or sketch them instead of picking them.
If you bring dogs to the Park, keep them on a leash.
The National Park is an enjoyable experience but must be treated with respect.
If you wish to camp in the Park please download and follow the guidelines required Camping Code (pdf)
For information on disposal of waste mentioned in the Camping Code please click here (pdf)

For more Information contact:

Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre,

National Parks & Wildlife Service,

Ballycroy Village,

Westport,

Co. Mayo

Tel: 098 49 888

Fax: 098 49 879

Email: ballycroyvisitorcentre@ahg.gov.ie

The Park Manager,

Ballycroy National Park,

Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,
Lagduff More,

Ballycroy,

Westport,
Co. Mayo

Tel: 098 499 96
Fax: 098 490 17