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Ballinamuck Edenmore Bog Walk

Ballinamuck Edenmore Bog Walk is a 4.2 km loop walking trail graded Easy.

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Where
Off R198 north of Gaigue Crossroads onto L50581, next fork left and to car park at bog, Ballinamuck, Longford (Outdoors)Directions
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No specific child age guidance is statedTime: 1-2 hoursOutdoors

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Things to do near Ballinamuck, Co. Longford

What to expect

Ballinamuck Edenmore Bog Walk is a 4.2 km loop walking trail graded Easy. Allow 2 hours to complete it. Starting about 2km from the village of Ballinamuck this loop follows purple arrows on minor road, gravel road and grassy track around Edenmore Bog with some ascent and descent. This is a working bog and turf cutting can be seen on sections of the trail. Trail notice: Please keep dogs on a lead.

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Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Sport Ireland National Trails

Categories

  • Walking
  • Outdoor
  • Easy trail
  • Loop
  • Walking Trail
  • Dogs allowed

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