Trail · County Mayo

Cong Forest - Cong Nature trail

1.3 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoop20 m climbDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This trail takes you on forest roadways through the diverse Cong Woods, with many €˜specimen' trees. €œTeach Aille€œ sink is reputed to have been used as a fridge or larder by the bygone monks while Pigeon Hole cave carries an underground river between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib.

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Outdoors in County Mayo this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo

From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00

Heavy spells of rain. 

Be aware of potential impacts:

  • Difficult travelling conditions
  • Localised flooding possible

Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.