Monivea - Historical trail
Walking Trail · Galway
Monivea - Historical trail is a 1.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Athenry.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Monivea Carpark, near Athenry.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.37579, -8.69104
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 46
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 walk follows tarred road, forest road and path in a loop through coniferous trees interspersed with shady broadleaf trees. It is a peaceful walk with plenty of birdsong and wildlife and passes the Ffrench family mausoleum as well as a well-preserved ice house.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte West
Coillte Mountbellew, The Demesne, Mountbellew, Co. Galway. Tel: ++ 353 909 679076 Fax: ++ 353 909 679081
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.
- Monivea - Mass Track trail 0 m away · 1.3 km trail
- Lackagh-Knockdoemore Walking Trail 15 km away · 2.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Monivea - Historical trail?
1.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Monivea - Historical trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Monivea - Historical trail start?
Starts at Monivea Carpark, near Athenry. The trailhead is at 53.37579, -8.69104.
Can you bring a dog on the Monivea - Historical trail?
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 Monivea - Historical trail?
Coillte West. 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.