Drumleen Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
2.8 km
Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
20 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Small layby on the R312 above Drumleen Lough
Finish Point
Small layby on the R312 above Drumleen Lough
Nearest Town to Start
Crossmolina
Grid Ref.
G 055 094
Lat. and Long.
54.026359, -9.442371
This delightful trail follows gravel path as it descends to pass through farmland and circumnavigate the beautiful Drumleen Lough below the forested slopes of Tristia Mountain, before crossing open bogland on boardwalk to return to the car park along a path partly separated from the road by bushes, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Maps and other information
External Links
Facilities
In Crossmolina: Car parking, shops, restaurants, cafés, take-aways, accommodation, etc.
At trailhead: Car parking
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 23
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann and Local Link buses
Kevin from Mayo
Lovely walk around the lake for the whole family (kids 3 & 6). Lots of wildlife. Picnic benches at various points. Some gates with stiles to cross.
There is a longer (8km) walk through forestry on the side of the mountain by the lake This walk is shown on the map at the layby.
There is a longer (8km) walk through forestry on the side of the mountain by the lake This walk is shown on the map at the layby.
Eleanor de Eyto from Mayo