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Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle) is an idyllic island between Achill Island and the Mayo Coast on The Wild Atlantic Way. Inishbiggle or Inis Bigil in Irish means 'island of the fasting'. The small population live on farming and fishing and it is the ideal place for a days walking and exploring. The Inishbiggle loop walks begins at the pier at Bullsmouth, where the ferry from Achill Island lands, and at Gubnadoogha, where the ferry from Ballycroy lands.
Although Inis Bigil is located only 90 meters from Achill island, the Bullsmouth Channel between the two has one of the strongest currents in Europe. You can get a ferry either Doran’s Point at Ballycroy, on the mainland, or Bullsmouth, Dooniver, Achill Island.
Because of strong currents around the island, access can be uncertain in winter months. Inis Bigil Festival is normally held every August and has been a popular outing for those from the mainland.
Tel: +353 (0)98 45513 / (0)87 1269618
Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle) is an idyllic island between Achill Island and the Mayo Coast on The Wild Atlantic Way. Inishbiggle or Inis Bigil in Irish means ‘island of the fasting’. The small population live on farming and fishing and it is the ideal place for a days walking and exploring. The Inishbiggle loop walks begins at the pier at Bullsmouth, where the ferry from Achill Island lands, and at Gubnadoogha, where the ferry from Ballycroy lands.
Although Inis Bigil is located only 90 meters from Achill island, the Bullsmouth Channel between the two has one of the strongest currents in Europe. You can get a ferry either Doran’s Point at Ballycroy, on the mainland, or Bullsmouth, Dooniver, Achill Island.
Because of strong currents around the island, access can be uncertain in winter months. Inis Bigil Festival is normally held every August and has been a popular outing for those from the mainland.
Tel: +353 (0)98 45513 / (0)87 1269618
