SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne
Greenway · Leitrim
SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne is a 2 km easy waymarked out-and-back route in Leitrim, starting near Glenfarne.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Parking Space off the N16, outside of Glenfarne, near Glenfarne.
Finishes at Parking Space off the N16, outside of East Barris.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.28781, -8.02594
- Irish Grid reference
- G 98360 37655
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 nearby Glenfarne
About the trail
The trail follows the route of the old Sligo Leitrim Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR). Parking is available at the start. The trail is one direction so walkers will have to turn around and return to the start.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council | tel: 071 962 0005
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Glenfarne - Lough McNean Trail 4.3 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Glenfarne - Demesne Cycle/Walk Trail 4.3 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Dean's Lake Trail 7.7 km away · 1 km trail
- Cavan Burren Park - Calf House Dolmen Trail 9.2 km away · 1.1 km trail
- Cavan Burren Park - Giant's Leap Trail 9.2 km away · 2 km trail
- Cavan Burren Park - Promontry Fort Trail 9.2 km away · 2.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne?
2 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 35 minutes.
How hard is the SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne?
It is graded Easy 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 SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne start?
Starts at Parking Space off the N16, outside of Glenfarne, near Glenfarne. The trailhead is at 54.28781, -8.02594 (Irish Grid G 98360 37655).
Can you bring a dog on the SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne?
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 SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne without a car?
Bus to nearby Glenfarne.
Who manages the SLNCR Greenway Glenfarne?
Leitrim County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Leitrim
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.