—atTo get to the trailhead, start from the town of Newport, and follow the N59 toward Achill for just 1 km before turning right at a signpost, showing Treenlaur Youth Hostel and Lough Furnace. After 1 km, go straight to a signpost for Lough Furnace and continue along this road past Lough Feeagh (on your left). Pass Treenlaur Youth Hostel and Shramore Lodge, and then cross a small bridge over the Srahrevagh River. Almost immediately after the bridge, turn left onto a forestry roadway (following the signposts for the Bangor Trail and the Western Way). Follow the forestry roadway for approx. 1 km – the trailhead is located at the stone bothy.
You can also begin in Ballycastle and do the trail in the opposite direction.
- Location: Newport, Ballycastle
- Start / Finish / Trailhead: Srahmore Bothy Letterkeen / Ballycastle
- GPS Location: Srahmore Bothy 53.9893, -9.5728 / Ballycastle 54.2816, -9.3778
- Direction: Yellow arrow on black background
- Estimated Time: 13.5 hours
- Terrain: Mountain and forest tracks, sandy paths, Minor roads
- Level of Difficulty: Hard
- Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking shoes/boots, waterproofs, mobile phone, snacks & fluids
- Services: Newport, Ballycastle
