Adrian's Way Linear Trail
Walking Trail · Cavan
Adrian's Way Linear Trail is a 4 km moderate waymarked linear route in Cavan, starting near Kingscourt (5km) and Bailieboro.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Loughanlea Picnic Area, near Kingscourt (5km) and Bailieboro (5km).
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.91265, -6.90017
- Irish Grid reference
- N 7231 9646
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 35
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.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust
Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Adrian's Way Loop Trail 0 m away · 4.5 km trail
- Bracklin Loop Trail 0 m away · 6 km trail
- Cornasaus Loop Trail 0 m away · 2.3 km trail
- Moyar Loop Trail 0 m away · 5 km trail
- Bailieborough Castle Lake Loop (PJ's Way) 5.9 km away · 3.7 km trail
- Dun a Ri - Nature Trail 7.1 km away · 1 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Adrian's Way Linear Trail?
4 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 66 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Adrian's Way Linear Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Adrian's Way Linear Trail start?
Starts at Loughanlea Picnic Area, near Kingscourt (5km) and Bailieboro (5km). The trailhead is at 53.91265, -6.90017 (Irish Grid N 7231 9646).
Can you bring a dog on the Adrian's Way Linear Trail?
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.
Who manages the Adrian's Way Linear Trail?
Loughanleagh and Muff Heritage Trust. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Cavan
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.