Achill Island - Dooagh Loop
Walking Trail · Mayo
Achill Island - Dooagh Loop is a 4.4 km easy waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Dooagh.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School, near Dooagh.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.97511, -10.12792
- Irish Grid reference
- F 604 049
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 30
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally
About the trail
This trail follows quiet road and gravel track through a landscape of undulating blanket bog while running alongside the Owenavally and Chongie Rivers, passing the site of a 'booley' village and with spectacular views of the mountains of Croaghaun, Slievemore, Minaun and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Dooagh Loop Walk Committee
Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Deserted Village Walk Achill Island 160 m away · 9 km trail
- Achill Cycle Hub - Loop 3 3.1 km away · 11.7 km trail
- Valley Walk Achill Island - Slí Tóin a tSeanbhaile 9.6 km away · 4 km trail
- Inishbiggle - Bull's Mouth Loop 14 km away · 3.8 km trail
- Great Western Greenway - Achill Sound to Cashel 14 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Slí Grainne Mhaol 15 km away · 6.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop?
4.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 60 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop start?
Starts at First small road on sea side about 20 metres west of bridge over Tenregee/Chongie River in Dooagh Village and just east of Achill Field School, near Dooagh. The trailhead is at 53.97511, -10.12792 (Irish Grid F 604 049).
Can you bring a dog on the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop without a car?
450 Bus Eireann bus from Louisburgh via Westport - times may change seasonally.
Who manages the Achill Island - Dooagh Loop?
Dooagh Loop Walk Committee. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.