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Visitor Centre
OPEN Daily (from March 17th) 10:00 to 17:30
Admission Free

Ginger & Wild Cafe
OPEN Daily (from March 17th) 10:00 to 17:00
Indoor and Outdoor Dining

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Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Wild Nephin National Park - Ballycroy Visitor Centre

National Parks & Wildlife Service
Ballycroy Village, Westport, Co Mayo

Phone:+353 (0) 98 49 888

E-mail:ballycroyvisitorcentre@housing.gov.ie

Website:https://www.wildnephinnationalpark.ie

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Plan Ahead and Prepare For Your Visit

 

The Ballycroy Visitor Centre including the Ginger & Wild Café are re-opening on March 17th for the 2022 season.

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Ginger & Wild Café at the Ballycroy Visitor Centre will be closed this Friday May 20th. Normal service will return on Saturday May 21st. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

Please Leave No Trace during your visit. Please keep dogs on leads at all times and plan to take your litter home as there are no outside bins.

 

Camping and campfires only permitted in designated sites. You must register for hiking and camping: see Camping Wild Nephin

 

Map of designated campsites available here: see Designated Camping Areas

 

Camping strictly prohibited during Condition Orange/Red.

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