Ballinamore Town Loop
Walking Trail · Leitrim
Ballinamore Town Loop is a 4.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Leitrim, starting near Ballinamore.
Grades by activity
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Cycling | Easy | Easy | 45 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Ballinamore Marina, near Ballinamore.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.04708, -7.81427
- Irish Grid reference
- H 12214 10878
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 27A
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
Bus
About the trail
This trail meanders along the towpath beside the tranquil waters of the Shannon-Erne Waterway as well as on local and regional road. The route crosses over the canal at several locations so take care, especially when close to lock chambers, on all on-road sections and at or near all road crossings.
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Waterways Ireland Shannon Erne
Waterways Ireland Northern Regional Office Tel: 071 9650562
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Cycling Trail 1.4 km away · 5.9 km trail
- Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail 1.4 km away · 5.9 km trail
- Aghacashel Loop 8.1 km away · 3 km trail
- Crummy Loop 8.1 km away · 10.2 km trail
- Mullaghgarve Mass Rock 9.7 km away · 1.4 km trail
- Bothar na Naomh 11 km away · 7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballinamore Town Loop?
4.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Ballinamore Town Loop?
It is graded Moderate for walking and Easy for cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballinamore Town Loop start?
Starts at Ballinamore Marina, near Ballinamore. The trailhead is at 54.04708, -7.81427 (Irish Grid H 12214 10878).
Can you bring a dog on the Ballinamore Town 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 Ballinamore Town Loop without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Ballinamore Town Loop?
Waterways Ireland Shannon Erne. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Leitrim
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.