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Old Bog Road

Old Bog Road

The Old Bog Road is a popular walking route and gateway in the Slieve Aughtys. It starts on the N66 Gort- Loughrea road and winds its way southwards and upwards into...

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Gortnamannagh

Gortnamannagh

Gort na Manach – Gortnamanagh – The Monks’ Tillage Field. Gortnamanagh is divided into two separate townlands – Gortnamanagh East (413 acres) and Gortnamanagh West (426 acres). It is situated...

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Old Curragh Road

Old Curragh Road

The Walking route known locally as the 'Old Curragh Road' follows the line of an old trackway laid down as a central spine road in the late 18th or early...

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Welcome to Slieve Aughty Trails

Fáilte go dtí Siùlòidi Sliabh Eachtaì

Maps

The Slieve Aughty hills contain vast tracts of the most desolate landscapes in Ireland. The mountains are often referred to by their Gaelic name Sliabh Echtge.The Lady Echtge,grandmothe to Finde, one of the Tuatha de Danann gave her name to these hills. She married Fergus McRuairi, who held those hills and mountains by his right of cupbearer to the King of Connacht.

Areas of Interest

Along The Route Keep an eye out for these points of interest

Lime Kiln

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Former Booley Hut

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Curley`s House

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The Soldier’s Bridge

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The Winestream

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Coill Buidheen

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Safety And Comfort

For your comfort please ensure you have:

  • Good hiking footwear
  • Rain Gear
  • Drinks
  • Trail Food
  • Carry a mobile phone
  • Take care near streams in a flood
  • Take care crossing a mountain pass
  • Be aware the trail passes through remote countryside
  • Inform Someone about your intended itinerary

Leave No Trace Principles

Plan ahead and prepare

Be Considerate of Others

Respect farm Animals and Wildlife

Leave What You Find

Dispose of Waste Properly

Keep Dogs on Leads

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