Walking

PLEASE NOTE this trail is temporarily closed due to Coillte harvesting operations. It is expected to re-open in the second half of August/early September 2021.  Alternative trails in the area can be found on this website. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please note that this walk is tidal - please check tide times before setting out.

PLEASE NOTE: As of 25th August 2021 the harvesting operations that were taking place in this wood are completed with the exception of the removal of some residual timber stacked on roadsides. The road itself will be busy during weekdays as these stacks are removed. Please comply with signage requesting people not to climb on the timber stacks. The area affected is mainly north-west, west and south of Feenlea Mountain. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

PLEASE NOTE THAT A DETOUR IS IN PLACE ON A SECTION OF THE BLACKROCK LOOP. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS ON THIS DETOUR

PLEASE NOTE: WE REGRET THAT DUE TO FARMING OPERATIONS THIS TRAIL IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. 

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a temporary diversion in place in the forest above Carlingford between June and September 2021 due to the felling of diseased trees. Please download details in Maps section below.

Time given to walk trail is there and back - distance given for trail is also there and back

Time given to walk trail is there and back - distance given for trail is also there and back

Time given to walk trail is there and back - distance given for trail is also there and back 

Time given to walk trail is there and back - distance given for trail is also there and back

Dogs are not permitted

IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT DOGS MUST NOT BE BROUGHT ON THE SHRONE / THE PAPS AREA OF THIS TRAIL AT ANY TIME, NOT EVEN ON A LEAD. BRINGING DOGS IS PUTTING THE TRAIL AT RISK OF CLOSURE. LANDOWNERS ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT ON THEIR LIVESTOCK AND THE ONGOING PRESENCE OF DOGS WILL LEAD TO THE CLOSURE OF THE TRAIL.

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON MUSHERA, ALSO DUE TO SHEEP WORRYING. TO KEEP THE HILLS OPEN TO WALKERS IT IS IMPERATIVE TO RESPECT LANDOWNERS AND STOCK.

This trail is open to local people only during the Covid 19 Restrictions. If you are from outside the area please do not visit the trail. For those walking the trail please respect the environment and take home all your rubbish including apple cores, orange peels, face masks and protective gloves.

Length given is there and back

This trail is currently operating as an out-and-back linear trail rather than a loop walk. Time and distance are given for walking from the trailhead to the present finishing point and returning to the trailhead. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. It is planned to return the trail to a loop walk at a future date. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to major damage to a bridge over the Silver River making it unsafe this trail is currently closed. Unfortunately there are no options for a temporary re-route around the bridge. Discussions are under way to see if it is possible to repair the bridge. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.