Mayo Walks -- Keenagh Loop Walk

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Keenagh Loop Walk :

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Keenagh Loop Walk (Crossmolina)

Start / Trailhead: Bellanaderg Bridge

Total Number of Trails: 1

Ascent: 250m

Terrain: Grassy Track, River Bank, Mountain Track

Minimum Gear: Walking Boots, Raingear, Snacks & Fluid

Directions:

From Crossmolina take the R316 heading in the direction to Newport. At approximately 17.5km you will approach a junction R312 Belmullet to

Castlebar Rd

, at this point turn left heading in the direction to Castlebar. Travel for approximately 50 meters, Bellanaderg Bridge is located to your right. The trailhead is located at this point.

Keenagh Loop Walk Overview

This is a beautiful scenic-walk with panoramic views of high mountains, a heavenly valley, vegetation and crystal clear rivers and streams. It presents the walker with a lot of variety and changing terrain and its length (11.5km) and rate of ascent make it a challenging walk.

The combination of spectacular scenery and remote wilderness together with the variety of terrain make this a walkers dream. The walker will experience wonderful views towards Glenhest and Newport to the South and on the return spectacular views of North Mayo all the way to the Atlantic.

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Keenagh Loop Walk