Rinn Duin - Castle Loop

Really enjoyed the trail,I walked with my 3 year old son and he really enjoyed steps/gates and some animals along the way. The signage can be a little bit confusing and a bummer that no dogs are allowed but overall we really enjoyed it.

Sadly, like Mark Chilvers below, I arrived with my dog to be welcomed by a sign informing me that there are "NO DOGS ALLOWED - NO EXCEPTIONS". Having driven from Dublin I was more than a little disappointed. Of course had I consulted this website in advance I would have been forewarned. However I only visited 2 sites:

http://www.athlone.ie/visit/warren-point-looped-walk/ and

http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Heritage/Archaeology/Rinn_Duin-Rindoon_Deserted_Medieval_Town/

It's a poor effort on the part of official tourism bodies to leave out this information.

Not happy.



Drove a fair way to get to walk, only to find that dogs not allowed (even though under full control)



Nothing on any website stating this (checked before I left home).



Waste of my time and money.

Had a great time hiking this trail. Wonderful easy walk across beautiful meadows with sheep and cows and their offspring. The trail crosses the peninsula and then winds along the shoreline past the 13th century fortification to the old castle. There were some informative if dog-eared displays on steel posts. The weather was cool and rainy but it was really fun. Do bring an extra pair of shoes for when you get back to your car. It was good to continue with the Warren Point Loop. It was fascinating to think that this spot was used by both Vikings and Normans.