Cruagh - Sli na Slainte
Walking Trail · Dublin
Cruagh - Sli na Slainte is a 3.7 km moderate waymarked loop in Dublin, starting near Terenure.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Cruagh Wood car park, near Terenure.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.24166, -6.31073
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
This Slí na Slainte trail on the slopes of Cruagh Mountain has a hard core surface throughout. It offers panoramic views of the Tibradden, Two Rock, Three Rock and Glendoo Mountains as well as Dun Laoghaire Harbour and Howth with Dublin spread at your feet.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Tibradden Mountain Trail 1.1 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Massey's Estate - Nature trail 1.3 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Ticknock - Fairy Castle Loop 4.5 km away · 6 km trail
- Ticknock - Mountain Bike Trails 4.5 km away · 14.5 km trail
- Wicklow Way 4.9 km away · 128.1 km trail
- Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) 9.7 km away · 0.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Cruagh - Sli na Slainte?
3.7 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 100 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Cruagh - Sli na Slainte?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Cruagh - Sli na Slainte start?
Starts at Cruagh Wood car park, near Terenure. The trailhead is at 53.24166, -6.31073.
Can you bring a dog on the Cruagh - Sli na Slainte?
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 Cruagh - Sli na Slainte?
Coillte Dublin Mountains Partnership. 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.