Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín
Walking Trail · Galway
Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín is a 3 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Carna.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Carna Village Car Park, near Carna.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.32402, -9.83758
- Irish Grid reference
- L 77622 31968
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
A short looped coastal trail that winds up a hill with spectacular views of Carna bay and the surrounding area.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Club Spaisteoireacht Iorras Aithneach
Club Spaisteoireacht Iorras Aithneach
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lúibín Mhaírois 3.6 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Inis Nee Loop 11 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Blue Trail Bóthar na Sop 12 km away · 8 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Green Trail Ceann Gólaim 12 km away · 5.3 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Red Trail - Céibh na hAirde 12 km away · 3.7 km trail
- Bealach Siúlóidí Leitir Mealláin - Yellow Trail Foirnis 12 km away · 5.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín?
3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 46 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín start?
Starts at Carna Village Car Park, near Carna. The trailhead is at 53.32402, -9.83758 (Irish Grid L 77622 31968).
Can you bring a dog on the Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Lúibín Cnoc an Choillín?
Club Spaisteoireacht Iorras Aithneach. 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.