Doonbeg Loop
Walking Trail · Clare
Doonbeg Loop is an 8 km easy waymarked loop in Clare, starting near Doonbeg.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Doonbeg Church car park, near Doonbeg.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.73012, -9.52868
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 57
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: TFI Local Link Route 335 to Doonbeg https://www.locallinklc.ie/2020/01/25/route-c3-ennis-to-kilrush/
About the trail
This loop travels on minor roads and bog tracks to the south of Doonbeg village. It includes views of Doughmore Bay, Mattle Island and Mutton Island. Other natural features of note are the Doonbeg River and Lough Doonbeg.
Before you go
Doonbeg Loop is marked well, has a great surface and is a very enjoyable walk. Please keep dogs under effective control.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Doonbeg Community Development Ltd.
Doonbeg Community Development Ltd, Doonbeg, Co Clare, V15 X3T3 Tel: +353 65 9055288
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Tullaher Loop 0 m away · 16.5 km trail
- Loop Head Cycleway 9.6 km away · 61.1 km trail
- Kilrush - Mixed Woodland 11 km away · 3 km trail
- Kilrush - Multi Access 11 km away · 0.7 km trail
- Kilrush - Riverside Walk 11 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Whitestrand Headland Walk 17 km away · 3.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Doonbeg Loop?
8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 10 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 15 minutes.
How hard is the Doonbeg Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Doonbeg Loop start?
Starts at Doonbeg Church car park, near Doonbeg. The trailhead is at 52.73012, -9.52868.
Can you bring a dog on the Doonbeg Loop?
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 Doonbeg Loop without a car?
Bus: TFI Local Link Route 335 to Doonbeg https://www.locallinklc.ie/2020/01/25/route-c3-ennis-to-kilrush/.
Who manages the Doonbeg Loop?
Doonbeg Community Development Ltd.. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Clare
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.