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: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to this trail has been severely impacted by works in the quays area of Arklow.

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.

A scenic cliff top walk.

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:
Harvesting works taking place in Glenanaar Forest and may affect sections of the Cannon Sheehan Trail. Harvesting will commence Friday the 10th of November, 2023 and continue for approx. 6 weeks.
Please adhere to all safety signage and staff instructions while work is taking place.

Notice: Due to multiple incidents involving dogs off-leash, the Glounreagh Loop is closed until further notice. 

Please Note: Kilfinane Loop is temporary closed. We will update this page as soon as the trail reopens.

Dogs allowed strictly on a leash - Livestock on route.

PLEASE NOTE that due to forestry operations taking place in Slieve Foye Woods, parts of this trail will be diverted. 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 Note: Harvesting works taking place, please adhere to safety signs in place.

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 closed due to a number of landslides, some of which are not visible from the walk and are considered dangerous.

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