County
Galway
Distance
10.3 km
Duration
1 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Total Ascent
10 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Forest Park Car Park
- Public transport · Bus Eireann bus, Local Link bus, Kearns Transport bus, The Local Bus
- No dogs
This trail is the longest loop through a variety of trees and open lakeshore. It covers the western side of the park and includes the wonderful Bonaveen Point section by the lake. It is on singletrack which is narrow and twisty in places. The long section around the lakeshore is some of the most attractive landscape in the park with great views out over the expanse of Lough Derg. This trail is open to bad weather at times and can be quite exposed.
This trail is open and flowing with gentle gradients and, while not technically challenging, is best experienced on a mountain bike.
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.