Atlantic blanket bog and the Nephin Beg Mountains in northwest County Mayo
Wild Nephin (Néifinn Fhiáin) protects 150 square kilometres of Atlantic blanket bog, one of the largest expanses of peatland in Europe, and much of the Nephin Beg Mountains. Former conifer plantations at Nephin Forest are being prepared for re-wilding.
1Owenduff blanket bogOne of the largest expanses of peatland in Europe, with the Owenduff River draining it.2Nephin Beg MountainsThe range that forms much of the park, with Nephin Forest to the east.3Ballycroy visitor centreA 700 square metre building overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Ballycroy village.
Things to do
HeritageVisit the Ballycroy visitor centre, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean
Try thisLook for Greenland white-fronted geese and whooper swans around the Owenduff area
WildlifeWatch the night sky in the Mayo Dark Sky Park, Ireland's first International Dark Sky Park
Try thisExplore the Nephin Beg Mountains and the Nephin Forest lands to the east
Ireland · County MayoEst. 1998Size 150 km²Protected area category: IUCN II