Walking

Distance and time given are for walking from the trailhead to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead.

Distance and time given are for walking to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead

Distance and time given are for walking the trail one way only

PLEASE NOTE: We regret to say this trail is now closed.

Please park your car in the spacious car park at Mountain Barrack as parking is not permitted by the barrier at the forest entrance as this is in constant use.

****NOTICE**** IT IS WITH REGRET THAT WE INFORM YOU THAT THIS TRAIL IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD RELEIF WORKS IN THE VICINITY OF THE TRAIL. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. OTHER TRAILS IN THE AREA CAN BE FOUND ON THIS WEBSITE. WE WILL REINSTATE THE TRAIL INFORMATION WHEN THE WORK IS COMPLETED.

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

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

PLEASE NOTE: The Nature Trail will be closed from Monday 17th October to Friday 28th October for harvesting

PLEASE NOTE that due to farming operations the section between Moor Abbey and Lisvarrinane is temporarily re-routed. From the Moor Abbey side, follow the re-route signs to and through Lisvarrinane village, taking the next minor road on the left. From the Aherlow side, in the woods where the Way originally turned sharp right follow the re-route signs going straight to shortly join a minor road and continue through Lisvarrinane village, rejoining the original route at Moor Abbey. (January 2022)

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

PLEASE NOTE works will take place on this trail from 5 to 18 September. Although the trail will remain open caution is needed while the works are being carried out.

PLEASE NOTE that due to forestry operations taking place in Slieve Foye Woods, this trail will be diverted in this area until 30th Nov 2022. Please follow the diversion signage in place.

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

Please do not bring dogs on any section of the Way which crosses private land. If walking from Donegal Town the first section of private farmland is at Owenboy.

This trail has two trailheads: the details for the Raheenadore trailhead are given below. The alternative trailhead is at Deerpark; Grid Ref: S 703 418; Nearest Town to Start: Graiguenamanagh; Lat and Long: 52.530891, -6.994394.

Length given is there and back

PLEASE NOTE this trail is temporarily closed between Windgates and Greystones due to a number of landslides, some of which are not visible from the walk and are considered dangerous. The trail can still be walked between Bray and Windgates.

This trail can also be walked from Ashford to Broadford

Distance and time are given for walking to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead