Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail
Greenway · Louth
Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail is a 7.7 km easy waymarked linear route in Louth, starting near Carlingford / Omeath.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Carlingford Marina / Omeath Pier, near Carlingford / Omeath.
Finishes at Carlingford Marina / Omeath Pier.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.05016, -6.19134
- Irish Grid reference
- O 184 130
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 36
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 from Dundalk
About the trail
The Greenway trail, primarily on the route of a disused railway line, offers spectacular views from the edge of the majestic Carlingford Lough.
- Waymarking
- White arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Louth County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
- Link to website with further information
- Link to downloadable map/brochure
- EastWest Mapping - Cooley 1:25,000
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Carlingford Greenway Cycling Trail 0 m away · 7.7 km trail
- Tain Way 1.1 km away · 40.3 km trail
- Barnavave Loop 1.1 km away · 14.3 km trail
- Commons Loop 1.1 km away · 3.2 km trail
- Slieve Foye Loop 1.1 km away · 9.8 km trail
- Grange Loops - Molly Loop 4.7 km away · 4.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail?
7.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 40 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail start?
Starts at Carlingford Marina / Omeath Pier, near Carlingford / Omeath. The trailhead is at 54.05016, -6.19134 (Irish Grid O 184 130).
Can you bring a dog on the Carlingford Greenway Walking 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.
Can you get to the Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail without a car?
Bus from Dundalk.
Who manages the Carlingford Greenway Walking Trail?
Louth County Council. 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.