Fauna Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6.1 km
Am
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
220 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
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Start Point
Donard village – beside O’Keefe’s Shop
Finish Point
Donard village – beside O’Keefe’s Shop
Nearest Town to Start
Donard
Grid Ref.
S 93107 97712
Lat. and Long.
53.02225, -6.61303
The Fauna Loop is a lasso shaped trail of 7.9km in length rising to just over 300m above sea level. The walking trail starts and finishes in the village of Donard. The minor country road at start and to finish is 1.8km long with a 4.3km loop through forest paths. The walk passes through beautiful forestry with stunning views of the surrounding countryside including Lugnaquilla and the Glen of Imaal.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Donard Glen Walking Trails Tel: 087 9473195
Facilities
Car Parking, Shop, Pubs, Coffee Shop
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 56