Difficulty

Easy

Walk Length

2 km

Duration

0.5 hr

Code

CM170

Starting Point

Moore Hall Forest Trail, Burriscarra, Mayo F12, Ireland
M 19038 74117

End Point

Moore Hall Forest Trail, Burriscarra, Mayo F12, Ireland
M 19038 74117

Description

Moorehall is on the shores of Lough Carra in South West Mayo, 2 miles from the village of Carnacon. This leaves it in the Centre of a triangle marked by Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballinrobe. Moorehall is less than a ten-minute drive from both Ballintubber Abbey and Mayo Abbey.
From Ballinrobe, take the L1607 for 13 km, then turn left and continue for 500 m and arrive at Moore Hall.

Moorehall Walk

This looped walk follows forest pathways to the ruins of Moore hall and its old walled garden. The scenic Lough Carra is just across the road from the car park.

  • Trailhead / Start / Finish Point: Moorehall Forest car park
  • Terrain: Gravel tracks
  • Direction: White finger posts with black writing
  • Distance: 2 km
  • Estimated Time: 0.5 hours
  • GPS Location53.7103, -9.2269
  • Grade: Easy
  • Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking shoes/boots, waterproofs, mobile phone, snacks & fluids
  • Services: Ballintubber, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Claremorris

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