Foxford  Loop Walks

Situated on the River Moy, the picturesque town of Foxford has established an excellent reputation as a tourist centre. Nestling between the Ox and Nephin mountains Foxford is the ideal location for a relaxing, stress free break away from the routines of working life. A number of waymarked walking trails have been developed in the area and detailed information is listed hereunder.

Descriptions

Name:                         Foxford Town Loop

Trailhead:                  Car park, located beside Children’s Playground

Distance :                    4km

Estimated Time:         1 hour

Trail Waymarking:     Waymarked using Green Directional Arrows

Terrain:                      Country Lanes

Level of Difficulty:     Easy

Minimum Gear:          Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.

Name:                         Shanwar / Belgarrow Loop

Trailhead:                  Car park, located beside Children’s Playground

Distance:                    8km

Estimated Time:         1 hr 30mins – 2hrs

Trail Waymarking:     Waymarked using Red Directional Arrows

Terrain:                      Country Lanes

Level of Difficulty:     Moderate - Hard

Minimum Gear:          Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.

Name:                         Foxford Way Loop

Trailhead:                  Car park, located beside Children’s Playground

Distance:                    33 km

Estimated Time:         8hr – 9hr

Trail Waymarking:     Waymarked using the Yellow Walking Man & Directional Arrows

Terrain:                      Country Lanes, Grassy Paths, Mountain track

Level of Difficulty:     Hard

Minimum Gear:          Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.

Name:                         Callow Loop Walk

Directions:                  Located just off the N26 Foxford – Swinford Road

Trailhead:                  Pier at Callow Lake, Parking for up to 5 Cars

Distance:                    6.5km

Estimated Time:         2 hours

Trail Waymarking:     Waymarked using Blue Directional Arrows

Terrain:                      Country Lanes

Level of Difficulty:     Easy

Minimum Gear:          Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.

Foxford Loop Walk