Slí Chonamara
Long Distance Waymarked Way · Galway
Slí Chonamara is a 33.1 km moderate waymarked linear route in Galway, starting near An Spidéal.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 10 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Trá na mBan, An Spidéal, near An Spidéal.
Finishes at Ros an Mhíl.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.24403, -9.30193
- Irish Grid reference
- M 133 223
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 45
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 424
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Údarás na Gaeltachta (Galway)
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Fanore Ballyvaughan Trek 14 km away · 20.8 km trail
- Ballyvaughan - Black Head Loop 14 km away · 24.1 km trail
- Caher Valley Loop 14 km away · 14.1 km trail
- Ballyvaughan - Wood Loop 17 km away · 8.8 km trail
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch Bharr an tSrutháin 17 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Sheana Mhach Bog Trails - Lúibin Loch na mBruaichíní 19 km away · 2.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Slí Chonamara?
33.1 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 10 hours.
How hard is the Slí Chonamara?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Slí Chonamara start?
Starts at Trá na mBan, An Spidéal, near An Spidéal. The trailhead is at 53.24403, -9.30193 (Irish Grid M 133 223).
Can you bring a dog on the Slí Chonamara?
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 Slí Chonamara without a car?
Bus 424.
Who manages the Slí Chonamara?
Údarás na Gaeltachta (Galway). They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Galway
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.