Mullaghmore Head Loop
Walking Trail · Sligo
Mullaghmore Head Loop is a 4.5 km easy waymarked loop in Sligo, starting near Mullaghmore.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Pier in Mullaghmore, near Mullaghmore.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.46655, -8.44746
- Irish Grid reference
- G 710 577
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 16
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
Bus to Cliffoney (5km away)
About the trail
This walk follows paths and local roads around the beautiful Mullaghmore Head providing fine coastal views and a panorama of Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.
Before you go
For Further information on the Mullaghmore Head Loop, visit, www.SligoWalks.ie
- Waymarking
- Red arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Bunduff River Walk 4.4 km away · 1.1 km trail
- Gortarowey - Multi Access 12 km away · 0.2 km trail
- Ben Bulben loop 12 km away · 5.5 km trail
- Creevy Coastal Walk 14 km away · 4.4 km trail
- Sruth in Aghaidh An Aird - The Devils Chimney 14 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Carney Walk 15 km away · 2.7 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Mullaghmore Head Loop?
4.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 15 minutes.
How hard is the Mullaghmore Head Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Mullaghmore Head Loop start?
Starts at Pier in Mullaghmore, near Mullaghmore. The trailhead is at 54.46655, -8.44746 (Irish Grid G 710 577).
Can you bring a dog on the Mullaghmore Head Loop?
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.
Can you get to the Mullaghmore Head Loop without a car?
Bus to Cliffoney (5km away).
Who manages the Mullaghmore Head Loop?
Sligo County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Sligo
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.