Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh
Walking Trail · Cork
Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh is a 0.4 km easy waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Ballingeary.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 30 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Lower carpark, Gougane Barra Forest Park, near Ballingeary.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.83079, -9.33171
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 85
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 looped nature trail follows a path in the shadow of the Shehy Mountains and showcases the rich diversity of plant, animal and bird life in Gougane Barra park and the surrounding countryside.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Coillte South
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.
- Gougane Barra - Sli Doire Na Coise 0 m away · 2 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Sleitbhe 4 m away · 2.2 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli an Easa 76 m away · 2 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Com Rua 1.2 km away · 0.4 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi 1.2 km away · 1.4 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Cahir Loop 6.7 km away · 9.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh?
0.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 30 mins.
How hard is the Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh start?
Starts at Lower carpark, Gougane Barra Forest Park, near Ballingeary. The trailhead is at 51.83079, -9.33171.
Can you bring a dog on the Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh?
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 Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh?
Coillte South. 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.