Trail · County Louth
Commons Loop
3.2 km1 hr 15 minModerateLoop250 m climbNo dogs
This 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 crosses the lower slopes of Slieve Foye with stunning views along the coast to the north and south and across Carlingford Lough to the Mourne Mountains.
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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.