Dean's Lake Trail
Walking Trail · Leitrim
Dean's Lake Trail is a 1 km easy waymarked out-and-back route in Leitrim, starting near Kiltyclogher.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Kiltyclogher Community Centre, near Kiltyclogher.
Finishes at Kiltyclogher Community Centre.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.35687, -8.0397
- Irish Grid reference
- G 97468 45342
- 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
Local Link 983A
About the trail
This short trail starts in the village of Kiltyclogher. From there, walkers will follow the route to the village boundary, before turning down Dean’s Lane. At the bottom of the lane, walkers will enter a Coillte Woodland, surrounded by mixed leaved trees alongside a small stream. The trail ends at an old cottage, where walkers can enjoy a nice picnic at the available seating area.
- Waymarking
- White on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Kiltyclogher Community Council
Kiltyclogher Community Council | Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Fowley's Falls Trail 6.3 km away · 2.8 km trail
- SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne 7.7 km away · 2 km trail
- Glenfarne - Lough McNean Trail 8.0 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Glenfarne - Demesne Cycle/Walk Trail 8.0 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Leitrim Way 11 km away · 58.9 km trail
- SLNCR – Manorhamilton to Boggaun 11 km away · 4.1 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Dean's Lake Trail?
1 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Dean's Lake Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Dean's Lake Trail start?
Starts at Kiltyclogher Community Centre, near Kiltyclogher. The trailhead is at 54.35687, -8.0397 (Irish Grid G 97468 45342).
Can you bring a dog on the Dean's Lake 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 Dean's Lake Trail without a car?
Local Link 983A.
Who manages the Dean's Lake Trail?
Kiltyclogher Community Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Leitrim
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.