This guidebook, first published in 2016 and now in second edition of 2021 provides all you need to walk The Western Way. The maps & text are arranged to suit those walking from Oughterard to Westport. The definitive map guide comprises of a detailed 32 page booklet with full colour 1/40000 scale strip maps packaged in plastic wallet. There are 12 map sections plus an additional map for the Killary ‘Famine Road’ walk. Information on local and natural history, routefinding and services.

Sept 2024: Please note that the Western Way is currently closed at Lackavrea Forest due to a dangerous footbridge. It is recommended that you start or finish the Western Way at Maam Cross on the N59 road and use a bus to travel to/ from Oughterard and/or Galway.