Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi
Walking Trail · Cork
Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi is a 1.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Ballingeary.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Upper carpark, Gougane Barra forest park, near Ballingeary.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.83199, -9.3494
- 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
Mainly following path, this delightful walk starts on the valley floor and traces the course of the infant River Lee as it weaves its rocky way. The trail finishes with a final sweep climbing a series of wooden and stone steps.
- 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 Com Rua 3 m away · 0.4 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Sleitbhe 1.2 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Doire Na Coise 1.2 km away · 2 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli Ghaorthaidh 1.2 km away · 0.4 km trail
- Gougane Barra - Sli an Easa 1.3 km away · 2 km trail
- Ballingeary Loops – Cahir Loop 7.9 km away · 9.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi?
1.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 50 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi start?
Starts at Upper carpark, Gougane Barra forest park, near Ballingeary. The trailhead is at 51.83199, -9.3494.
Can you bring a dog on the Gougane Barra - Sli Laoi?
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 Laoi?
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.