Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop
Walking Trail · Mayo
Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop is a 7 km moderate waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Newport.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Canon Killeen Park, Newport Town, near Newport.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.88338, -9.54631
- Irish Grid reference
- L 983 938
- 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 lowland blanket bog and a patchwork of small fields. There are panoramic views of the Nephin Beg Mountains
- Waymarking
- Purple 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 - Newport Doogary Loop 0 m away · 10.7 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Newport Lecarrow Loop 0 m away · 6.8 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Newport Loch Morchan Loop 0 m away · 6.3 km trail
- Rocky Mountain Way 226 m away · 21.3 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop 3.5 km away · 9.5 km trail
- Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Oghillies Loop 3.5 km away · 10.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop?
7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 40 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh 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 - Newport Derryhillagh Loop start?
Starts at Canon Killeen Park, Newport Town, near Newport. The trailhead is at 53.88338, -9.54631 (Irish Grid L 983 938).
Can you bring a dog on the Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh Loop without a car?
Bus.
Who manages the Burrishoole Loop - Newport Derryhillagh 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.