Trail · County Louth
Barnavave Loop
Notice: PLEASE NOTE: There has been significant storm damage on this trail and some diversions are in place. Please adhere to all signage. DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS TRAIL
This loop follows red arrows on tarmac and forestry roads, grassy track and mountain paths with one rough section which can be boggy and wet in places. There are some ascents and descents with the initial ascent very steep while the others are more gradual. The loop goes through forest, with two sections along forest edge and some open mountain. The views are stunning, along the coast to the north and south, across Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains while in good conditions the Isle of Man is visible.
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Outdoors in County Louth this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 12°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 8°Drizzle
- Sun, 11 Oct12° / 12°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 15 km awayBlackrock 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.
Nature spot · 15 km awayBlackrock 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.