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Park Notice

The Bothy Carpark in Letterkeen will be closed for important maintenance work from today, May 14th, until Saturday, May 18th.Please use the new park at the entrance to the National Park at Srahrevagh during this time.We apologize for any inconvenience while these works are being carried out.

Park Notice

A Condition Orange – High Fire Risk has been issued with the warning effective from 1200hrs on 09/05/2024 and due to expire at 1200hrs on 13/05/2024. However, with all these warnings it is possible that this period could be extended.As a result of this high fire risk and in the interest of safety, camping is

Vary’s Trail Closed

“Park Notice”: Please be aware that the 2.5 km Vary’s riverside Loop Trail in Leterkeen will be closed for maintenance work starting today and will reopen on Saturday, May 18th. We apologize for any inconvenience during this time while these important upgrades to this very popular trail are ongoing.

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Ginger & Wild Café Reopening 17/03/2024

The Ballycroy Visitor Centre’s onsite Café will reopen for the 2024 season on Sunday 17/03/2024.

The Ballycroy Visitor Centre Is reopening on Friday 2nd February from 9.45am-17.45pm daily for the 2024 Season.  

The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be Reopening to the public this coming Friday the 2nd of February.We are opening early this year to celebrate Imbolc and the St.Brigids Bank holiday. This is the time of year that we can look forward to the rebirth of nature as life awakens from the slumber of winter.We are

WEATHER WARNING 21/01/2024

Please be aware of the weather warning in place for Mayo. This warning has been raised to RED. Our Visitor Centre remains Closed for the Winter season and conditions in letterkeen (around the trails) are currently very bad and will get worse as the day goes on.

The Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed from Wednesday the 20th of December for the 2023 season. Thanks for visiting and engaging with our Team at the Visitor Centre throughout 2023. The grounds of the National Park remain open including the three trail access points at the Visitor Centre, Claggan Mountain and Letterkeen.

Strengthening connections through nature

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has today (Friday 10 November) announced a twinning agreement between Wild Nephin National Park in Co. Mayo and Yosemite National Park in California, USA.

Mayo Dark Sky Festival

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th November Join us at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre this weekend as we celebrate the Mayo Dark Sky Festival, we will have guided walks, talks and fun activities for all the family to enjoy. Visit the Mayo Dark Sky Festival Website for more details