Achill Camino Challenge: The Coffin Way

• Dookinella to Derreens
• Distance: approx. 18km
• Bus transfer from Dereens to start point
• Duration: 6 - 7 hours, 600m ascent
• Grade: Moderate / Strenuous
• Includes light refreshments

Follow the historic Coffin Trail, a traditional funeral route with spectacular views of the Atlantic and Achill's dramatic cliffs. This path takes you from Dookinella to Derreens along old tracks that have been walks for centuries.

Steeped in history and folklore, this walk is a true pilgrimage experience, offering both challenge and reward.

This walk is led by a local guide offering insight into the history and folklore of the Coffin Trail and points of interest on the route. Ticket includes light refreshments and bus transfer from Patten's Bar to the start point in Dookinella.

Park outside Patten's Bar, Derreens, at 9.30am for bus transfer to start point in Dookinella.