Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan
Walking Trail · Mayo
Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan is a 9.1 km moderate waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Bunnyconnellan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Off R294 east of Bunnyconnellan village, near Bunnyconnellan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.10026, -8.96419
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 24
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 walk follows bog tracks, quiet roads and green laneways straddling the R294 in the shadow of the Ox Mountains, although containing a high percentage of tarred road, the walking is generally attractive with impressive views across the North Mayo countryside.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Mayo North East LEADER Partnership
Mayo North East LEADER Partnership
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Sligo Way 2.3 km away · 78.5 km trail
- Drumsheen Loop - Bunnyconnellan 3.3 km away · 7.7 km trail
- Lough Easkey Loop 10 km away · 6.1 km trail
- Larganmore Loop 10 km away · 11.4 km trail
- Prebaun Loop Walk 11 km away · 7.4 km trail
- Belleek - Multi Access 12 km away · 0.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan?
9.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 100 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan start?
Starts at Off R294 east of Bunnyconnellan village, near Bunnyconnellan. The trailhead is at 54.10026, -8.96419.
Can you bring a dog on the Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Glen Loop - Bunnyconnellan?
Mayo North East LEADER Partnership. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Mayo
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.