Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha
Walking Trail · Galway
Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha is a 3.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Galway, starting near Casla Village.
Grades by activity
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 45 minutes |
| Cycling | Moderate | Moderate | 20 minutes |
Getting there
Starts near Casla Village.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.3297, -9.5448
- Irish Grid reference
- L 97141 32138
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
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Maamturks. With a bit of patience, you might even hear the melodic call of the Golden Plover. The trail also provides a perfect spot for stargazing under the clear night sky.
- Waymarking
- Orange arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán
Comhairle Ceantar na nOilean | Tel: 091 551922 | 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.
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch na mBruaichíní 0 m away · 2.8 km trail
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Seanadh Mhacha 0 m away · 7 km trail
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch Bharr an tSrutháin 3.6 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Lúibiní an tSileár 4.3 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Lúibiní Cladach ó Dheas 4.3 km away · 5.8 km trail
- Siúlóidí na Ceathrún Rua - Trail 1 Cuilleán 8.1 km away · 3.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha?
3.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 39 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 minutes.
How hard is the Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha?
It is graded Moderate for both walking and cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha start?
Starts near Casla Village. The trailhead is at 53.3297, -9.5448 (Irish Grid L 97141 32138).
Can you bring a dog on the Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha?
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 Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Siúlóod na Spéartha Dorcha?
Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán. 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.