Cong - Pigeon loop

Walking
County Mayo
3.7/5
3 reviews
Grade Easy
Length 4.3 km
Am 1 hour
Format Loop
Ascent 20 m
Waymarking Red arrow
Start Point
Trailhead at Tourist Office
Finish Point
Trailhead at Tourist Office
Nearest Town to Start Cong
Lat. and Long. 53.54074903, -9.287979299

This walk follows red arrows circumventing Cong Abbey. , crossing the Cong River and into Cong Woods. It is a very enjoyable walk; winding through Cong Woods on woodland track the walk and passing some points of interest such as the Priest's House, the Guinness Tower and several caves, including Pigeon Hole Cave.

Maps and other information

Trail Management

Coillte Castlebar the Cedar Building Moneen Castlebar Co. Mayo.
Tel: ++ 353 94 9029400

Facilities

Car park

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 38
3 trail reviews
3.7/5
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5/5
10/25/2021

Patricia from Kildare

What a discovery. Loved it. There is signage. Also a map at the start you can photo.
5/5
07/27/2020

John McGovern from Leitrim

This is a gorgeous path suitable for an easy walk with the family followed by a vigorous trail run.
1/5
09/17/2018

John from Mayo

Was looking forward to visiting this trail but no signposts and the locals including some at the castle had no clue about it

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