Golf Courses
Nearby Mulranny has a 9 hole links seaside course which is much enjoyed by anyone who has played there. Part of its charm is the fact that you can drive up and play having posted your green fee through a door in the mobile home which is the course’s club house.  Westport offers an 18 hole Championship course set in 260 acres of parkland for a more serious game. Booking essential   www.westportgolfclub.com
For a special game it is worth the drive to Carne Golf Links ( about an hour). The course is situated in magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It was the last links course to be designed by the late Eddie Hackett and it is now believed by many who have played it to be his greatest challenge.
www.carnegolflinks.com 00 353 (0) 97 82292

Walking
Spectacular seaside, beach and mountain walking.Try the Burrishoole Loop walks which are well signed.  Maps are available in the houses.There is also the newly opened Railway Walk which enables you to walk between Newport ( 7 miles) and Mulranny (3 miles) on a well surfaced path allowing you to enjoy spectacular views over Clew Bay while having a good walk. The railway line is only a short walk from Rosturk Woods.

The adventurous can climb Croagh Patrick to enjoy the views from St Patrick’s bed. On a clear day the views from here make the climb very worthwhile.Walking maps of the
“Butter Road “ as well as the “Western Way” for experienced walkers.

Bicycling
Side roads through nearby villages and along coastal roads provide plenty of interesting routes but in the high season the roads are busy and this can be challenging for the nervous cyclist.The newly opened railway line between Newport and Mulranny is designed for cycling providing a 10 mile traffic free path which is easily accessed from Rosturk Woods.

Horse Riding
Child Friendly pony trekking and on site riding is available at the nearby Carramore Stables ( 5 minutes from Newport). 
Drumindoo Equitation Centre. which is based just outside Westport, has an Indoor Arena with courses and riding to suit everyone from beginners to competition level. They also organise the Clew Bay Trail Ride as well as Pony Camps during the school holidays.
Westport Woods Riding Centre, located outside Westport, will organise two hour treks along the beach as well as mountainside trails.This is only suitable for those who have riding experience and will be much enjoyed if you do. 00 353 (0) 98 25811

River/Lake Fishing
Good choice of high quality river and lake fishing for salmon, seatrout and brown trout in the nearby lakes of Furnace, Feeagh and Beltra. Permits and Ghillies by arrangement. Notice is required to book lake boats and ghillies.

Shore Fishing
Easily accessible shore fishing sites from nearby rocks and beaches.

Sea Angling
Clew Bay has some of the best deep sea angling in Europe for tope, ray, skate, conger and shark. We recommend contacting Mary Gavin Hughes who is one of the best skippers in Clew Bay and the winner of numerous competitions.
www.clewbayangling.com

Wildlife Watching
A wide variety of wildlife exists in the area and for interested people trips can be organised to watch for otters, spot birds and see wildflowers.