Cong - Pigeon loop
Grade
Easy
Length
4.3 km
Time
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
Discovery Series Sheet 38
John McGovern from Leitrim
This is a gorgeous path suitable for an easy walk with the family followed by a vigorous trail run.
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
Patricia from Kildare