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County Louth outdoors

10 trails, 4 bathing waters, 2 forests, 2 parks, gardens and islands, 2 heritage sites in County Louth — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

10 trails & walks 4 beaches & bathing waters 2 forests & woodlands 2 parks, gardens & islands 2 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Thu, 29 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.

Wed, 28 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.3 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct13° / 11°Sun with grey cloud20 km/h SSE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 10°Drizzle20 km/h SSE · 0.7 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Sun with grey cloud10 km/h SSW · 0.2 mm by dayGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Trails & walks in County Louth

Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Louth, from Sport Ireland's register.

TrailCommons Loop3.2 km1 hr 15 minModerateLoopThis loop follows green arrows on tarmac road, stony laneway and grassy track. The first part is a climb, some of which is very steep; with the second part a downhill sweep and then a more gradual descent. The route…

TrailGrange Loops - Molly Loop4.7 km1 hr 15 minEasyLoopThe trail follows very quiet roads and ancient cart tracks with grassy surfaces and dry stone walls each side, passing an old lime kiln and offering views over Carlingford Lough and the stunning countryside.

TrailGrange Loops - Rooskey Loop6.9 km2 hr 15 minModerateLoopThe trail follows very quiet roads and ancient cart tracks with grassy surfaces and dry stone walls each side, passing an old lime kiln and offering views over Carlingford Lough and the stunning countryside.

TrailAnnaloughan Loop5.9 km2 hr 45 minModerateLoop

TrailCarlingford Greenway Cycling Trail7.7 km40 minEasyLinearThe Greenway trail, primarily on the route of a disused railway line, offers spectacular views from the edge of the majestic Carlingford Lough.

TrailCarlingford Greenway Walking Trail7.7 km1 hr 30 minEasyLinearThe Greenway trail, primarily on the route of a disused railway line, offers spectacular views from the edge of the majestic Carlingford Lough.

All 10 in County Louth

Commons Loop3.2 km · 1 hr 15 min
Grange Loops - Molly Loop4.7 km · 1 hr 15 min
Grange Loops - Rooskey Loop6.9 km · 2 hr 15 min
Annaloughan Loop5.9 km · 2 hr 45 min
Carlingford Greenway Cycling Trail7.7 km · 40 min
Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail7.7 km · 1 hr 30 min
Boyne Valley Camino25.5 km · 5 hr
Tain Way40.3 km · 2 days
Barnavave Loop14.3 km · 4 hr 30 min
Slieve Foye Loop9.8 km · 2 hr 30 min

Beaches & bathing waters in County Louth

Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Louth: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.

BeachCeann ChlochairClogherheadWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsClogherhead beach is a large open sandy beach that is gently sloping facing mainly to the east. There is an area of dunes and an area of rocks to the north. There are two small rip currents at the north end of the…

BeachPort, LurganboyWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsThe beach is mainly sandy with a small area of rocks consisting of sand dunes. There are mature sand dunes located on the beach which support a variety of plant species. There is also a variety of wildlife including…

BeachShelling Hill/TempletownWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsTempletown beach is a large open gently sloping beach consisting of sand and shingle and facing to the south. The bathing water is located in an area that is backing onto sandy dunes. Templetown beach consists of sand…

BeachRinn na MaraSeapointWater quality: Excellent (2025)ParkingDogs on a leadThe beach at Seapoint is large and open consisting of sand and shingle. The bathing water is located in an area backing onto sand dunes. The designated bathing area is approximately 1270m in length. The designated…

Forests & woodlands in County Louth

Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Louth, with the trails inside them and where to park.

ForestRavensdale Forest3 trailsParking

ForestHalla an ToinlíghTownley Hall2 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands in County Louth

Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Louth, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.

Nature spotBlackrock BeachBeachBlackrockBlackrock, in County Louth, has three beaches consisting of the main beach at the south end of the village, the Priest’s Beach and Ladies Beach which are more secluded but signposted to the north.

Nature spotBlackrock PromenadeBeachBlackrockBuilt in 1851 the two-walled promenade was a feature of Blackrock for over a century. Visitors come to enjoy a seated view of Dundalk Bay and the Cooley Mountains while eating locally made ice cream.

Heritage sites in County Louth

Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Louth, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.

Heritage siteAn Mhainistir MhórMellifont AbbeyReligious houseMellifontThe first Cistercian monastery in Ireland founded in 1142 by St Malachy of Armagh, its most unusual feature is the octagonal Lavabo c. 1200. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition on the work of masons in…

Heritage siteProleek Megalithic TombsMegalithic tombProleekLocated to the south-west of the Cooley Mountains near the lower slopes of Black Mountain, Proleek portal tomb is one of the best-known and most iconic megalithic tombs in Ireland. The tomb comprises three upright…