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Option 2:  Day 7 & 8 Mayo/Galway –Wild AtlanticWay Travel from Sligo toWestport or Mulranny for Overnight and Dinner Dinner Suggestions: Ballina: The Ice House Cong:Wilde’s at The Lodge, Ashford Castle Westport: Sol Rio, La Fougere, Knockranny House Hotel, Cian’s on the Bridge Day 7:  Mayo to Galway – Ireland’s Wild AtlanticWay Morning & Lunch Cycle the Great Western Greenway with a Gourmet Greenway Picnic www.greenway.ie www.greenway.ie/Bike-Rental-01 www.mulrannyparkhotel.ie/gourmet-greenway.html The Greenway traverses Ireland’s Atlantic coast betweenWestport Town and Achill Island and visits the picturesque villages of Newport and Mulranny, passing some of the most dramatic mountains and views of Clew Bay and its many islands along this stretch of the Wild AtlanticWay. Two route options to consider on the greenway are Mulranny to Newport (18km) or Newport toWestport (11km) with bicycle hire (including electric bikes) available from all main stops en route www.greenway.ie/Bike-Rental-01.html The Gourmet Greenway is a food trail devised by Mulranny Park Hotel, in association with several Mayo food producers. The trail showcases the wonderful artisan food near Mulranny, Newport, Westport and Achill. Using the Newport to Mulranny Great Western Greenway as its backdrop, this food trail highlights the great selection of food producers near to and along the route so your visitors can eat their way along the Great Western Greenway taking in lunch as they travel. Afternoon Visit to Glenkeen Farm www.glenkeenfarm.com E  glenkeenfarm@gmail.com T  +353 (0) 087 6167396 Visit one of Ireland’s largest sheep farms on theWild AtlanticWay. The area of Glenkeen, in the Delphi Valley, close to Killary Harbour and the gateway to the Connemara region, is an area designated by Europe as a special area of conservation for its natural beauty, unique habitats and wildlife. Over 1,400 acres in size, this single family-owned sheep farm with a commonage footprint that extends to over 5,500 acres is larger than some national parks. The visitor centre with a capacity of 250 guests (open for group bookings) is equipped with a traditional tearoom, craft shop of Irish handmade art and crafts and an historic photographic exhibition. An extensive menu of traditional Irish dishes are carefully handcrafted on site for visitors daily. Pre-booked group activities on the farm include: • Turf Cutting • Brown Bread making • Irish Music and Dancing • Sheep Herding Demonstrations • Guided Hill Walking • Wool Spinning • Traditional Irish Music Session • Private Cookery Demonstrations Individual visitors are welcome to email or phone to join a group booking. 140 SECT ION 14 – SUGGESTED I T INERARI ES