Carrowteige - Benwee/Binn Bhuí Head Loop Walk
Grade
Strenuous
Length
11.3 km
Am
5 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
383 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Carrowteigue Village
Finish Point
Carrowteigue Village
Nearest Town to Start
Carrowteige/Belmullet
Grid Ref.
F 821 420
Lat. and Long.
54.31314, -9.81323
This spectacular trail mainly follows bog track, open bogland and sheep path to access dramatically high cliffs, stunning ocean and expansive bog views. Underfoot is relatively dry and robust peat though a little soft in places. There are many sites of cultural, historical and environmental interest in the area and around Ceathrú Thaidhg is a living Gaeltacht.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Chomhar Dún Chaochain Teo, Seanscoil, Ceathrú Thaidhg, Tel: 097 88082
Email: dunchaochain1@gmail.com (in conjunction with Mayo County Council and Cill Chomain Rural Social Scheme)
Map Guides
The Binn Bhui Head Loop Walk Brochure
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 22 and 23
Public Transportation
None
Kieran from Galway
Completed this walk on 1st August 2019. Beautiful scenery throughout, including bog, beach, cliffs hills. Very difficult in places. The loop is very well signed, black posts with purple arrows. Can imagine certain spots being very wet during winter months.
dermot from Kilkenny
I done this trail on Thursday.....I really enjoyed it...it was a beautiful sunny day...it was very quiet, I met 1 person...it took me about 4 hours to do...
Breege Cahill from Sligo