Contae Ros Comáin

County Roscommon outdoors

44 trails, 4 forests, 4 heritage sites in County Roscommon — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

44 trails & walks 4 forests & woodlands 4 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Wed, 28 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C

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

Wed, 28 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.1 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct14° / 10°Sun with light cloud30 km/h SSE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 11°Medium rain30 km/h SSE · 6.6 mm by dayMixed — pick your window
Sat, 31 Oct12° / 4°Light rain15 km/h SSE · 1.8 mm by dayGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Roscommon

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

TrailBallaghderreen Looped Walk3.3 km45 minModerateLoopThis short looped walk, located just outside Ballaghaderreen, follows quiet local roads and passes through a bog rich in diverse flora and fauna.

TrailBrideswell Nature Loop13.4 km4 hrModerateLoopThe trail begins and ends in the heritage village of Brideswell. It mainly crosses lowland farmland and connects with the old bog roads, part of a national waymarked trail. Along the route, walkers follow an old mass…

TrailGranlahan Blue Loop9.3 km3 hrModerateLoopThe Granlahan routes will take you through raised farmland along a quiet country road with splendid views of Kiltullagh Hill and Turlough. This quiet walking route that meanders through Moigh and is rich in flora and…

TrailGranlahan Red Loop5.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopThe Granlahan routes will take you through raised farmland along a quiet country road with splendid views of Kiltullagh Hill and Turlough. This quiet walking route that meanders through Moigh and is rich in flora and…

TrailKilronan Castle Looped Walks - Doon Point Loop2.4 km40 minEasyLoopThis walk takes you through Kilronan Forest on path from the Castle to the shore of Lough Meelagh and out to Doon Point, returning along woodland tracks and offering much fine woodland and lake scenery.

TrailKilronan Castle Looped Walks - Kilronan Castle Loop4.4 km1 hr 15 minEasyLoopThis walk takes you through Kilronan Forest from the Castle along an avenue and on path along the shore of Lough Meelagh as far as Doon Point returning along woodland tracks and the entrance avenue offering much fine…

All 44 in County Roscommon

Ballaghderreen Looped Walk3.3 km · 45 min
Brideswell Nature Loop13.4 km · 4 hr
Granlahan Blue Loop9.3 km · 3 hr
Granlahan Red Loop5.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
Kilronan Castle Looped Walks - Doon Point Loop2.4 km · 40 min
Kilronan Castle Looped Walks - Kilronan Castle Loop4.4 km · 1 hr 15 min
Lough O'Flynn - Bog loop3.1 km · 1 hr
Lough O'Flynn - Wild Goose Bog Loop6.1 km · 2 hr
Lough O'Flynn Cycle Route10.9 km · 50 min
Mote Park - Crofton Trail2.1 km · 45 min
Rathcroghan Looped Archaeological Trail12.9 km · 3 hr
Rooskey Rambling Bog Walks Blue Loop11.8 km · 2 hr
Rooskey Rambling Bog Walks Purple Loop13.1 km · 2 hr 30 min
Rooskey Rambling Bog Walks Red Loop6 km · 1 hr
Shannonbridge - River Shannon Loop4.3 km · 2 hr
Tarmon Bog Walk5.3 km · 1 hr
Ballintubber Rambling Trail4.1 km · 1 hr
Knockvicar - Bog Loop4.7 km · 1 hr 15 min
Lough Key - Drummans Island Trail2.7 km · 1 hr
Lough Key - The Bog Garden Trail3.9 km · 1 hr 15 min
Mote Park - Heritage Trail12.5 km · 1 hr
Cloonfad Bog Walk4.3 km · Easy
Cloonfad Clogher Beag2.9 km · Easy
Cloonfad Clogher Mor5.6 km · Moderate
Cloonfad Cloonarkin Walk7.3 km · Moderate
Cloonfad Cortoon Loop5.5 km · Moderate
Cloonfad Derrylahan Loop3.6 km · Easy
Cloonfad River Walk5 km · Easy
Carrowbehy/Cahir Trail2.8 km · 25 min
Derryvunny - Greenwood Trail0.6 km · 40 min
Kilronan Castle Looped Walks - Lakeside Loop1.9 km · 1 hr
Kingfisher Cycle Trail362.2 km · 5 days
Knockranny Wood Loop1 km · 20 min
Miner's Way & Historical Trail - Slí an Mhianadóra & Conair Stairiúil144.6 km · 5 days
Mote Park - Bluebell Loop1.5 km · 30 min
Rooskey Rambling Bog Walks Orange Loop15.7 km · 3 hr
Shannonbridge - Fortifications Loop0.4 km · 30 min
Derryvunny - Multi Access Trail0.1 km · 1 hr
Derryvunny - Old Woodland Trail0.7 km · 35 min
National Famine Way168.6 km · 6 days
Kiltullagh Church Trail0.4 km · 15 min
Lung Lough Gara Way60 km · 3 days
Loughglynn Mass Path1.4 km · Easy
Suck Valley Way - Slí Gleannta na Suca123.9 km · 5 days

Forests & woodlands in County Roscommon

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

ForestLough Key Forest ParkForest park · 214 ha4 trailsParking

ForestMote Park4 trailsParking

ForestDoire BhunaidhDerryvunny3 trailsParking

ForestCnoc RaithníKnockranny1 trailParking

Heritage sites in County Roscommon

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

Heritage siteMainistir na BúilleBoyle AbbeyReligious houseKnocknasheeAn impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. Though mutilated during the 17th and 18th centuries when it…

Heritage siteRáth CruachanRathcroghanMoundToberroryHidden within the tranquil scenery of North Co. Roscommon is the Ancient Royal Site of Cruachan (Rathcroghan), a four square mile archaeological complex dating back over 5000 years. The literary home of Queen Meave, the…

Heritage siteRoscommon CastleCastleCloonbracknaRoscommon Castle was one of the most important royal castles in Ireland during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It was built to a design similar to contemporary royal castles such as Harlech Castle in Wales…

Heritage siteRoscommon FriaryReligious houseBallypheasanRoscommon Friary was founded in 1253 by Felim O’Conor, King of Connaught for the Domincans friars and dedicated to St Mary. The 13th century church consisted of a single long aisle with nave and chancel. This was…