Date: 4th July 2026
Location: Ireland. Westport → Wild Nephin → North Mayo Coast → Westport
Distance: 200 km
Event Type: Long-Distance Gravel Challenge
Event Description
The Mayo Traka 200K is a one-day gravel epic carved through some of the wildest terrain in Ireland. Starting and finishing in the adventure town of Westport, this loop dives straight into Mayo’s raw backcountry — a place where ancient bog roads, remote valleys, rugged mountains, and Atlantic coastline create one of the most varied gravel landscapes in Europe.
This is a ride built for riders who want big terrain, big scenery, and a route that never lets up. Over 200 km, the course stitches together everything that defines the west of Ireland: exposed moorlands, forest lanes, towering cliffs, empty glens, and the wide, weather-shaped openness of Wild Nephin. It’s a full-body, full-mind experience — long, demanding, and unforgettable.
Every kilometer is GPS-tracked, adding accuracy, safety, and a digital breadcrumb trail of your adventure. The landscape does the rest.
Route Highlights
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Clew Bay – Sunrise roll-out with views across the islands
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Furnace Lakes – Still water, quiet forest gravel, and early-morning rhythm
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Wild Nephin National Park – The wilderness core of the route: remote, rough, and timeless
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Oweninny Wind Farm – A surreal high-exposure gravel landscape beneath turbines
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The Western Way – Moorland, empty valleys, and classic off-grid Ireland
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North Mayo Coastline – Sheer cliffs, Atlantic exposure, and ancient rock formations
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Dún Briste – Mayo’s iconic sea-stack rising from the ocean
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Moygownagh Bogs – Endless turf tracks and sweeping, open vistas
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Burrishoole Trails – Woodland gravel and quiet estate paths
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Great Western Greenway – A flowing, fast return into Westport
From forest to coastline, from mountains to deep bog country, the route changes constantly. Not a single section feels like the last — or the next.
Why Ride the Mayo Traka 200K?
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A true long-distance gravel challenge in Ireland’s wild west
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Terrain that shifts from fast to technical to exposed
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A route designed to showcase Mayo’s most remote landscapes
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Reliable GPS tracking for safety and live adventure sharing
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A finish line in Westport that feels properly earned
Mayo Traka 200K — one huge day, one wild loop, and one of Ireland’s most spectacular gravel challenges.
