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Carrowteigue Children Of Lir Loop

Difficulty

Hard

Walk Length

11.1 km

Duration

3 hr

Code

NM100

Starting Point

F26, Cnoc an Daimh, Mayo, Ireland
F 82061 41989

End Point

F26, Cnoc an Daimh, Mayo, Ireland
F 82058 41977

Description

The trailhead for the Carrowteige Loop Walks is located opposite the shop as you enter the village. With breathtaking views over the rugged coastline of Broadhaven Bay and the Stags of Broadhaven, the Carrowteige Loop Walks are, without a doubt, amongst the most spectacular coastal walks to be found anywhere in the world. 

Directions to Carrowteige:

Start from the village of Glenamoy on the R314 between Belmullet and Ballycastle. Follow the R314 toward Belmullet for approximately 2 km to reach a road junction on your right (signposted Ross Port). Turn right and follow this road for approximately 12 km (continuing straight at the turnoff for Ross Port) to reach the village of Carrowteigue.

  • Trailhead / Start Point: Opposite the shop as you enter the village
  • Terrain: Quiet roads and grassy tracks
  • Direction: Blue markers
  • Distance: 11.1 km
  • Estimated Time: 3 hours
  • Grid Ref. Grid Ref F 82091 41986
  • GPS Location: 54.3131, -9.8127
  • Grade: Hard

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