Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop
Walking Trail · Monaghan
Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop is a 5.4 km moderate waymarked loop in Monaghan, starting near Inniskeen.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Patrick Kavanagh Centre, near Inniskeen.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.002, -6.57658
- Irish Grid reference
- H 93375 06782
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
Starting and finishing across the road from the Patrick Kavanagh Centre, this loop is a wonderful introduction to the longer and more challenging Monaghan Way. A lot of variety is packed into a short distance and includes parkland in Inniskeen village, peaceful farmland above the River Fane and quiet country roads.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on black background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Monaghan County Council Greenways
Monaghan County Council - Tel: 047 30500 - [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.
- Monaghan Way - Magoney Loop 0 m away · 10 km trail
- Monaghan Way 36 m away · 17.8 km trail
- Monaghan Way - Toome Loop 13 km away · 4.1 km trail
- Siúlán McBride - McBride's Walk 16 km away · 1 km trail
- Siúlán Cois Cladaigh - The Shoreline Walk 16 km away · 1.5 km trail
- An Bóthar Ard - The High Road 16 km away · 1 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop?
5.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 37 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop start?
Starts at Patrick Kavanagh Centre, near Inniskeen. The trailhead is at 54.002, -6.57658 (Irish Grid H 93375 06782).
Can you bring a dog on the Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Monaghan Way - Inniskeen Loop?
Monaghan County Council Greenways. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Monaghan
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.