Leitrim Way
Long Distance Waymarked Way · Leitrim
Leitrim Way is a 58.9 km strenuous waymarked linear route in Leitrim, starting near Manorhamilton.
Note from the trail operator
PLEASE NOTE: A footbridge has been installed over the Yellow River south of Ballinagleragh which means the Leitrim Way no longer descends to the R207 regional road to cross the river. It now continues along the line of the old road.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Leitrim Way Management Committee before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Strenuous | Challenging | 2 to 3 days |
Getting there
Starts at Manorhamilton Castle, near Manorhamilton.
Finishes at Leitrim Village Marina.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.3068, -8.17965
- Irish Grid reference
- G 884 397
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 26 and 33
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.
Public transport
Manorhamilton: Train - nearest station is Sligo Town (25km) Bus - Bus Eireann 458 (daily service) or 470 (Saturdays only) = 45 minutes from Sligo Town to Manorhamilton Leitrim Village: Train - nearest station is Carrick on Shannon (10km) Bus - Local Link 568 (Monday to Saturday) or 567 (daily)
About the trail
**NOTE** Part of the trail is closed until further notice. Start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cSEx5yNvfKVqeSv48 End point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1e1dsKgVvRzNa218
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Leitrim Way Management Committee
Leitrim Way Management Committee Contact: Leitrim Rural Recreation Officer Tel: 086 0660771 Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- SLNCR – Manorhamilton to Boggaun 840 m away · 4.1 km trail
- SLNCR – Manorhamilton to Boggaun Cycling Trail 840 m away · 4.1 km trail
- Cranny Walk 1.2 km away · 4 km trail
- Ballyglass Walk 2.0 km away · 4 km trail
- Bonet River Loop 2.0 km away · 3.3 km trail
- O'Rourke’s Table Trail 8.8 km away · 0.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Leitrim Way?
58.9 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 760 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 to 3 days.
How hard is the Leitrim Way?
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 Leitrim Way start?
Starts at Manorhamilton Castle, near Manorhamilton. The trailhead is at 54.3068, -8.17965 (Irish Grid G 884 397).
Can you bring a dog on the Leitrim Way?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Leitrim Way without a car?
Manorhamilton: Train - nearest station is Sligo Town (25km) Bus - Bus Eireann 458 (daily service) or 470 (Saturdays only) = 45 minutes from Sligo Town to Manorhamilton Leitrim Village: Train - nearest station is Carrick on Shannon (10km) Bus - Local Link 568 (Monday to Saturday) or 567 (daily).
Who manages the Leitrim Way?
Leitrim Way Management Committee. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Leitrim
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.