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County Monaghan outdoors

19 trails, 10 bathing waters, 2 forests, 3 parks, gardens and islands, 3 heritage sites in County Monaghan — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

19 trails & walks 10 beaches & bathing waters 2 forests & woodlands 3 parks, gardens & islands 3 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Thu, 29 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C

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

Wed, 28 Oct13° / 9°Sun with light cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.3 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct14° / 10°Sun with light cloud25 km/h SSE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 10°Light rain30 km/h SSE · 2.4 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct12° / 4°Medium rain showers20 km/h SSE · 1 mm by dayGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Monaghan

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

TrailConair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail2.6 km1 hrModerateLoopDiscover rich forests and shimmering lakes filled with hidden histories and giant surprises. Energetic families can cycle the family cycle trail, have fun in the natural playground or hunt for nature on the Wild…

TrailConair na Lochanna Airgid - Silver Lakes Trail3.5 km55 minEasyLoopDiscover rich forests and shimmering lakes filled with hidden histories and giant surprises. Energetic families can cycle the family cycle trail, have fun in the natural playground or hunt for nature on the Wild…

TrailMonaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop5.4 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopStarting and finishing across the road from the Patrick Kavanagh Centre, this loop is a wonderful introduction to the longer and more challenging Monaghan Way. A lot of variety is packed into a short distance and…

TrailMonaghan Way - Magoney Loop10 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis loop combines the Inniskeen Loop with an additional 5.5 km of walking through fields and farmland bordering the River Fane and along quiet roads which meander through gently rolling countryside. It offers an…

TrailMonaghan Way - Toome Loop4.1 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoopThis walk meanders through quiet country roads, and alongside the trees and fields which hug the shores of Lough Muckno. The route offers wonderful views of both the Lough and Clarebane River at clearings along the way.

TrailDeerpark Loop5.5 km2 hr 30 minEasyLoop

All 19 in County Monaghan

Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail2.6 km · 1 hr
Conair na Lochanna Airgid - Silver Lakes Trail3.5 km · 55 min
Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop5.4 km · 1 hr 30 min
Monaghan Way - Magoney Loop10 km · 2 hr 30 min
Monaghan Way - Toome Loop4.1 km · 1 hr 30 min
Deerpark Loop5.5 km · 2 hr 30 min
Fairfield Loop2.3 km · 1 hr
Monaghan Greenway4.5 km · 45 min
Monaghan Greenway4.5 km · 25 min
Raon Rothar don Chlann - Family Cycle Trail2.7 km · 45 min
Siúlán an Oileáin Dhuibh - Black Island Walk2 km · 45 min
Temple Loop5.7 km · 3 hr 15 min
Conair na Coille Fiáine - Wild Woodland Trail1.7 km · 30 min
Kingfisher Cycle Trail362.2 km · 5 days
Monaghan Way17.8 km · 2 days
An Bóthar Ard - The High Road1 km · 25 min
Siúlán an Chloigín Ghoirm - Bluebell Walk0.5 km · 15 min
Siúlán Cois Cladaigh - The Shoreline Walk1.5 km · 35 min
Siúlán McBride - McBride's Walk1 km · 25 min

Beaches & bathing waters in County Monaghan

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

BeachHollywood LakeToiletsParkingseveral access points to lake

BeachLough Major - the beachToiletsParking50-70m man-made sand beach

BeachLough Muckno Water Sports AreaToiletsParkingFloating jetty and launching area for kayaks or small boats. enclosed area accessible to organised water sports only

BeachLough Muckno Bathing AreaToiletsParkingWheelchair accessConcrete ramp with handrail from shore into 500mm of water. Grass area beside ramp , area where ducks congregate.

BeachCreevy LakeParkingsmall access area (c.10m) to water

BeachEmy LoughParking50-70m man-made sand beach

All 10 in County Monaghan

Hollywood LakeToilets · Parking
Lough Major - the beachToilets · Parking
Lough Muckno Water Sports AreaToilets · Parking
Lough Muckno Bathing AreaToilets · Parking
Creevy LakeParking
Emy LoughParking
Gortnawinney LakeParking
Greaghlone LakeParking
Halton's River (Dromore Lake System)Parking
Lough Muckno _Black Island Point

Forests & woodlands in County Monaghan

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

ForestRossmore Forest ParkForest park · 294 ha6 trailsParking

All 2 in County Monaghan

Rossmore Forest ParkForest park · 294 ha · 6 trails
Senator Billy Fox Memorial ParkParking

Parks, gardens & islands in County Monaghan

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

Nature spotHollywood Forest ParkParkMonaghan TownHollywood Forest Park is a picturesque scenic area. The free activities include swimming, fishing, boating, nature walks, children's playground, picnic area with access for the disabled, car park and toilet.

Nature spotLough Muckno Leisure ParkParkLough Muckno Leisure Park is set on 900 acres of wooded country with many activities including fishing, walking trails, water sports and picnic areas.

Nature spotTown Park, BallybayParkTown Park, Ballybay, County Monaghan, is a charming place nestled by the shore of Lough Major. The park has a variety of amenities and scenic views that make it a delightful place to visit.

Heritage sites in County Monaghan

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

Heritage siteAbbey Church, ClonesChurchCrossmoyleAbbey Church is constructed from finely cut blocks of sandstone, and a round headed window in the south wall indicates that the church can be dated to the middle of the 12th century. On the outer face of the north wall…

Heritage siteClones High CrossCrossCrossmoyleThe town of Clones owes its origins to an ancient church founded here by St Tighearnach who reputed to have been baptised by St Brigid at Kildare. Apparently St Tighearnach (d. 550) was granted these lands by a…

Heritage siteClones Round Tower and SarcophagusRound towerCrossmoyleThis majestic round tower is situated in a graveyard that represents the core of the original church site founded by St Tighearnach. There is no longer any trace of an early church in the graveyard. The door of the…