The brainchild of Mulranny Park Hotel, the Gourmet Food Trail is a novel way to experience some of the fine artisan food which is produced by some of Mayo’s finest producers from Westport to Achill. Food writer John McKenna calls this 13-strong collective of hospitality and food producers “one of the most brilliant innovations in Irish hospitality.” Selecting restaurants and food producers situated along the Greenway (with the exception of Cafe Rua in Castlebar) the gourmet trail offers a chance to see how ancient tradition meets modern techniques in food production and presentation of unique and home-grown produce along the wind-swept coastline.
Some of the fare on offer includes award-winning sausages and puddings from Kelly’s of Newport; Gouda-style Carrowholly Cheeses; Murrevagh Honey; high-quality fruits and veg; turbot, trout and smoked salmon. Lobsters, crab, scallops and langoustines from Clew Bay appear on the menus of Mulranny Park Hotel, Newport House, Grainneuaile and An Port Mor restaurants.
Using the Great Western Greenway as the unifying thread invites foodies to get on their bikes and enrich their gourmet dining experiences with stunning scenery along the shores of Clew Bay.