Achill Island - Dooagh Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
4.4 km
Time
1 hour
Format
Loop
Ascent
60 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School
Finish Point
First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School
Nearest Town to Start
Dooagh
Grid Ref.
F 604 049
Lat. and Long.
53.9751149, -10.1279152
This trail follows quiet road and gravel track through a landscape of undulating blanket bog while running alongside the Owenavally and Chongie Rivers, passing the site of a 'booley' village and with spectacular views of the mountains of Croaghaun, Slievemore, Minaun and the Atlantic Ocean.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Email: dooaghloopwalk@gmail.com
Facilities
Space for 3 cars at start - additional parking about 100m to east in beach car park
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 30
Public Transportation
450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally
Debbie from Meath