Keenagh Loop
Walking Trail · Mayo
Keenagh Loop is an 11 km strenuous waymarked loop in Mayo, starting near Crossmolina.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Strenuous | Challenging | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Bellanaderg Bridge, Keenagh, near Crossmolina.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.00148, -9.42152
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 31
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 loop on country lanes, green roadways, riverbank and open mountain features splendid waterfalls and clear streams as it follows the Boghadoon River into the remote and beautiful Glendorragha Valley and crosses the Knockaffertagh Pass. There are wonderful views towards Glenhest and Newport and panoramic views of North Mayo.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Keenagh Community Development
Keenagh Community Development
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Drumleen Loop 3.1 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Tristia Loop 3.1 km away · 5.8 km trail
- Bothy Loop 10.0 km away · 4.8 km trail
- Letterkeen Loop 10.0 km away · 10.1 km trail
- Lough Aroher Loop 10.0 km away · 9.2 km trail
- Vary's Loop 10.0 km away · 2.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Keenagh Loop?
11 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 250 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Keenagh Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Strenuous, with an overall difficulty of Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Keenagh Loop start?
Starts at Bellanaderg Bridge, Keenagh, near Crossmolina. The trailhead is at 54.00148, -9.42152.
Can you bring a dog on the Keenagh Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Keenagh Loop?
Keenagh Community Development. 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.