Doohooma: Sandy Beach and Coastal Loop

Doohoma is a coastal destination whose landscape is shaped by the almost island-like form of the Doohoma Peninsula. Near Geesala, it is connected to the mainland of Erris by only a narrow isthmus. Doohoma offers wide panoramas of sea, sky and mountains all around. When choosing activities, the beach and the loop are two clearly distinct options: An Ceann Ramhar (Doohoma Head) has a long sandy beach, while the Doohoma Coastal Loop is a separate walking route.

Sandy Beach, Island Views and Coastal Activities

From the beach, views extend to Achill Island and the surrounding Mullet Peninsula. Achill Island lies about two miles south of Doohoma, beyond Tallaghan Bay; Sliabh Mór and the high cliffs of Achill Head shape the view. Doohoma Beach is suitable for swimming, surfing and sailing. An Ceann Ramhar is also one of the experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way. A stay by the sea therefore puts both the views and a variety of beach activities at the heart of the experience.

Walking and Golf in Doohoma

The Doohoma Coastal Loop opened on 16 September 2026. It starts and ends at the Sea Rod Inn in Doohoma. The route is 7.4 kilometres long, rated moderate and listed as taking about two hours to walk. The approximate duration gives you a general idea of the time required; the difficulty rating provides another point of comparison alongside the route length. The loop offers excellent views of Doohoma Head and Achill Island. It is a distinct option for anyone looking to include a circular walk in their travel plans.

The golf course in Doohoma offers a different activity: visitors can play nine holes there. Together with the Coastal Loop and beach activities, it gives you a clear choice between walking, golf, and swimming, surfing or sailing. Which of these options takes priority depends on whether you would rather spend your time on a route, on the golf course or by the water.

Fishing as Part of the Local Character

Fishing has a long and proud tradition in Doohoma. Lobster, crab and mackerel fishing takes place at Doohoma Head and in the surrounding waters. The sea is therefore not only part of the landscape and a setting for leisure activities in the local story, but also the focus of a long-standing tradition.

A Wider Travel Perspective on County Mayo

As a broader travel destination, County Mayo opens up further perspectives. The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park brings Ireland’s rural past to life through objects, rare archival photographs and films. Workshops, talks and guided tours are available there year-round. Mayo Local Link’s daily Route 454 bus service connects the museum with Castlebar and Ballina.

Knock Shrine also tells a story of County Mayo: its focus is the apparition at Knock in 1879 and the development of the site into an international pilgrimage destination. Croagh Patrick is 764 metres, or 2,507 feet, high and has been a pilgrimage destination since pre-Christian times. The main summit route starts in Murrisk on the Louisburgh Road (R335) and covers seven kilometres there and back. These regional highlights complement the choices in Doohoma between the coast, a circular walk and golf.

Discover more destinations: Neale, Ross Port, Killala, Knock, Partry, Claggan, Valley, Ballytoohy

For the broader travel overview: County Mayo.