Slí Croí Inis Eoghain
Walking Trail · Donegal
Slí Croí Inis Eoghain is a 7.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Donegal, starting near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Sliabh Snacht Centre, near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
- 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
Baineann muintir na háite úsáid as an chosán seo go fóill chun teacht ar na bachtaí móna atá le fáil go flúirseach sa cheantar agus a chothaíonn ceangal leis an seansaol, nuair a bhaintí úsáid as móin go forleathan le tithe áitiúla a théamh. Tá sé spéisiúil go bhfuil cruth croí ag an chosán seo agus go bhfuil lúb dúbailte ann ina bhfuil cosán gairbhéil agus talamh portaigh oscailte. Pointí inspéise: Radharcanna mórthaibhseacha The tracks followed are still used today by local people to access the turf banks which are abundant in this area and are a link to times past when turf was the predominant fuel for heating local homes. Uniquely this heart shaped trail creates a double loop with terrain comprising gravel trail and open bogland. Point(s) of Interest: Spectacular Views
- Waymarking
- Red 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.
- Old Carn Road Drovers Trail 0 m away · 5.6 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 Slí Croí Inis Eoghain?
7.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 203 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Slí Croí Inis Eoghain?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Slí Croí Inis Eoghain 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 Slí Croí Inis Eoghain?
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 Slí Croí Inis Eoghain?
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.