Old Carn Road Drovers Trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Old Carn Road Drovers Trail is a 5.6 km moderate waymarked out-and-back route in Donegal, starting near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Sliabh Snacht Centre, near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Finishes at Sliabh Snacht Centre.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.19617, -7.39563
- Irish Grid reference
- C 38533 38929
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
Suite ar fhánaí íochtaracha an tsléibhe is airde in Inis Eoghain, Sliabh Sneachta (615m). Is eispéireas ar leith do lucht siúlóide é Seanchosán Tréada an Chairn trí thaobh tíre creagach agus fíorálainn Inis Eoghain. Bhainfeadh na radharcanna i ngach treo an anáil díot agus cuimsíonn siad Loch Súilí san iarthar agus Cionn Mhálanna sa tuaisceart. Leanann sé rian gairbhéil ar feadh an bhealaigh rud a fhágann go bhfuil sé fóirsteanach do theaghlaigh i dtimpeallacht shlán gan trácht ar bith. Pointí inspéise: Rí agus Banríon na Mínte, ionad sean-Síbín, críocha paróiste, radharcanna ar lochanna agus ar an chósta. Located on the lower slopes of Inishowen's highest mountain Sliabh Sneacht (615m). The Old Carn Road Drovers Trail is an exceptional walking experience through the rugged and spectacular Inishowen countryside. The views are breathtaking in all directions and include Lough Swilly to the west and Malin Head to the north. It follows a gravel track in its entirety making it suitable for families in a safe traffic free environment. Point(s) of Interest: King and Queen of the Mintiaghs, Location of former Shebeen, Parish Boundaries, Lakes and Coastal Views.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
North West Community Development
These walks were developed by: North West Community Development Group 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.
- Slí Croí Inis Eoghain 0 m away · 7.6 km trail
- Tip O’Neill Trail 1.5 km away · 7 km trail
- Umricam Shandrum Trail 1.5 km away · 3.5 km trail
- Inis Eoghain Cycleway 3.9 km away · 52.9 km trail
- Meenavogey Trail 5.2 km away · 3 km trail
- Doris Russo Trail 6.5 km away · 4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Old Carn Road Drovers Trail?
5.6 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 154 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Old Carn Road Drovers Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Old Carn Road Drovers Trail start?
Starts at Sliabh Snacht Centre, near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries. The trailhead is at 55.19617, -7.39563 (Irish Grid C 38533 38929).
Can you bring a dog on the Old Carn Road Drovers 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 Old Carn Road Drovers Trail?
North West Community Development. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Donegal
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.