Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop
Walking Trail · Offaly
Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop is a 9.1 km moderate waymarked loop in Offaly, starting near Kinnity.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts at car park at Glenregan forest entrance, near Kinnity.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.09165, -7.6841
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 trail includes a gentle climb and gradual descent through narrow forest trails with a section along the Camcor River. From the highest part at the site of Glinsk Castle views are of Dossaun Mountain and Carroll's Hill and a lime kiln is passed.
- 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.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop 902 m away · 6.2 km trail
- Kinnitty - Kinnitty Castle Loop 902 m away · 4 km trail
- Glenafelly Forest Recreation Area - Eco Walk 3.4 km away · 7.5 km trail
- Cadamstown - Paul's Lane Loop 4.2 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Cadamstown Nature Trail Eco Loop 4.2 km away · 6.4 km trail
- Giant's Grave Loop 4.2 km away · 11 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop?
9.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 140 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop start?
Starts at car park at Glenregan forest entrance, near Kinnity. The trailhead is at 53.09165, -7.6841.
Can you bring a dog on the Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan 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.
Who manages the Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop?
Coillte North and East. 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.