Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail
Greenway · Cavan and Leitrim
Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail is a 5.9 km easy waymarked linear route in Cavan and Leitrim, starting near Ballinamore.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Railway Road carpark, near Ballinamore.
Finishes at Local road at Aghawillin.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.05437, -7.79638
- Irish Grid reference
- H 13383 11692
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 26
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
Ballinamore is serviced by Bus Eireann No’s 462 & 464 and Local Link No’s 564 & 572
About the trail
The trail is on a rejuvenated railway that follows most of the previous Cavan Leitrim railway. It runs alongside several popular lakes, meandering through various environments, including lakeshore, marsh, and boglands. The trail is easy-going and has gentle gradients throughout.
- Waymarking
- White on blue background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Leitrim County Council
Tel: 071 9620005
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Cycling Trail 0 m away · 5.9 km trail
- Ballinamore Town Loop 1.4 km away · 4.4 km trail
- Aghacashel Loop 9.0 km away · 3 km trail
- Crummy Loop 9.0 km away · 10.2 km trail
- Mullaghgarve Mass Rock 11 km away · 1.4 km trail
- Bothar na Naomh 12 km away · 7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail?
5.9 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 64 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin 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 Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail start?
Starts at Railway Road carpark, near Ballinamore. The trailhead is at 54.05437, -7.79638 (Irish Grid H 13383 11692).
Can you bring a dog on the Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin 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 Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail without a car?
Ballinamore is serviced by Bus Eireann No’s 462 & 464 and Local Link No’s 564 & 572.
Who manages the Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Walking Trail?
Leitrim 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.