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At Derryhick Escape you have your own private lakeside beaches to enjoy. Have a picnic, go for a swim or go fishing.
You are welcome to use one of our 5 kayaks and safety equipment as much as you wish. We have 1 sit in kayak and 4 sit on kayaks. All kayaks are single seaters. We do have 1 kiddy insert chair for the sit in, suitable for up to 3 years old.
You can also borrow our 13ft Whaly boat, weather permitting. Please contact the host to arrange briefing and setup.
Kids and adults alike can explore our Fairy Forest specially taken care of and made by our Daughters Naomi and Zoe.
We have a small playground and of course treating our resident donkeys is a guest favorite.
You will find an animal treasure hunt in your cottage, enjoy spotting our wonderful wildlife. From Otters to Barn Owls to Hares, keep your eyes always open.
Take a walk around our local country lanes to enjoy the views of Far Breiga mountain, Cunnagher Bog and Derryhick Lake.
Within 15 Minutes Drive
Turlough Round Tower - 7 Minute drive - 12th century round tower built on a St Patrick monastic site.
Turlough Park, Museum of Country Life - 8 minute drive - Free entry 3 level museum of Irish country life, Turlough House, Large kids playground and cafe.
The bustling Castlebar town is 15 minute drive for groceries, shopping, cinema, bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, restaurants, bars, TF royal theatre for concerts and shows, swimming pool or catch a GAA game in McHale Hastings Park.
Take a stroll or have a picnic on Lough Cullins sandy beach, CLICK HERE for parking, 15 minute drive away.
Enjoy the short Forest Trail of Clydagh Bridge only 9 minutes drive away. CLICK HERE for location.
Within 30 Minutes Drive
Foxford Town -
River Moy
Westport Town -
Westport House and Adventure Centre
Westport Town - Restaurants, Pubs, Live Music, Theatre, Souvenirs
Westport Cruises - Seal Colony Observation
Laherdane Village -
Titanic Memorial
Enniscoe House Forest Trail and Cafe
Lough Conn Drive
Within 90 Minutes Drive
Achill Island - Explore some of Irelands most beautiful beaches, walk Alpacas or visit the aquarium. - 90 Min Drive
Drive to Roonagh Point and take the ferry to Clare Island, look out for Dolphins or Whales as you sail out on the Atlantic. - 60 Min Drive + 25 Min Ferry
Explore Ballina town, watch the Salmon jumping out of the River Moy. - 35 Min Drive
Stroll the woodlands of Beleek Castle - 40 Min Drive
See the historical coastal town of Killala. See the town centre round tower, St Patricks cathedral church and walk the beach where 1000 French Troops landed in 1798 to join the Irish rebellion. - 45 Min Drive
Explore the worlds oldest walled field site and visitor centre, dated over 6000 years ago at Céide Fields. - 70 Min Drive
Enjoy the wild Atlantic ocean view at Downpatrick Head - 70 Min Drive
Enjoy one of Irelands famous small villages of Cong - 60 Min Drive