Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop
Walking Trail · Mayo
Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop is a 9.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Newport.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Derradda Community Centre, near Newport.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.90383, -9.58608
- Irish Grid reference
- L 957 961
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 31
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 loop ambles on minor roads, green lanes and bog tracks through a lovely landscape of scattered lakes, large and small. It passes Salmon Leap Bridge where Furnace Lough and Lough Feeagh meet and jumping fish can be spotted. There are panoramic views of Clew Bay and its numerous islands.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
South West Mayo Development Company
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Oghillies Loop 0 m away · 10.4 km trail
- Lettermaghera - Derradda Loop 0 m away · 7.3 km trail
- Rockfleet Castle Cycling Loop 2.8 km away · 16.3 km trail
- Western Way Mayo - Achill Spur to Mulranny 3.0 km away · 16 km trail
- Rocky Mountain Way 3.3 km away · 21.3 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop 3.5 km away · 7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop?
9.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 35 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop start?
Starts at Derradda Community Centre, near Newport. The trailhead is at 53.90383, -9.58608 (Irish Grid L 957 961).
Can you bring a dog on the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop?
South West Mayo Development Company. 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.