Mullaghgarve Mass Rock
Walking Trail · Leitrim
Mullaghgarve Mass Rock is a 1.4 km moderate waymarked out-and-back route in Leitrim, starting near Ballinamore (13km), Drumshanbo.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Famine Memorial Seat, near Ballinamore (13km), Drumshanbo (7.7km).
Finishes at Famine Memorial Seat.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.08164, -7.95142
- Irish Grid reference
- H 03228 14709
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 26
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
Cleverly located behind a tall pinnacle of Sliabh an Iarainn, there is a hidden stone altar, used in the past as a place for Catholic worship. The Mass Rock might be hard to find, but it’s worth the climb for spectacular views.
- Waymarking
- Mass Rock Symbol
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Sliabh an Iarainn Tracks and Trails Committee
Sliabh an Iarainn Tracks & Trails Committee | 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.
- Aghacashel Loop 1.8 km away · 3 km trail
- Crummy Loop 1.8 km away · 10.2 km trail
- Drumshanbo Narrow Guage Trail 6.6 km away · 2 km trail
- Ballinamore Town Loop 9.7 km away · 4.4 km trail
- Miner's Way & Historical Trail - Slí an Mhianadóra & Conair Stairiúil 10 km away · 144.6 km trail
- Cavan Leitrim Ballinamore to Aghawillin Greenway Cycling Trail 11 km away · 5.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock?
1.4 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 270 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 30 minutes.
How hard is the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock start?
Starts at Famine Memorial Seat, near Ballinamore (13km), Drumshanbo (7.7km). The trailhead is at 54.08164, -7.95142 (Irish Grid H 03228 14709).
Can you bring a dog on the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Mullaghgarve Mass Rock?
Sliabh an Iarainn Tracks and Trails 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.