Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail
Walking Trail · Monaghan
Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail is a 2.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Monaghan, starting near Monaghan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Forest Car Park, near Monaghan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.22781, -6.99755
- Irish Grid reference
- H 65419 31441
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 28
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.
About the trail
Discover rich forests and shimmering lakes filled with hidden histories and giant surprises. Energetic families can cycle the family cycle trail, have fun in the natural playground or hunt for nature on the Wild Woodland Trail. Walkers and hikers will enjoy the peace and tranquility on the Silver Lakes Trail, or can explore the relics of a bygone era on the Lost Castle Trail.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte North and East
Coillte North and East
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Conair na Lochanna Airgid - Silver Lakes Trail 56 m away · 3.5 km trail
- Conair na Coille Fiáine - Wild Woodland Trail 83 m away · 1.7 km trail
- Raon Rothar don Chlann - Family Cycle Trail 131 m away · 2.7 km trail
- Monaghan Greenway 4.5 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Deerpark Loop 13 km away · 5.5 km trail
- Fairfield Loop 13 km away · 2.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail?
2.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail start?
Starts at Forest Car Park, near Monaghan. The trailhead is at 54.22781, -6.99755 (Irish Grid H 65419 31441).
Can you bring a dog on the Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle 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.
Who manages the Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail?
Coillte North and East. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Monaghan
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.