Leitrim Way
The Leitrim Way is a 27 km (17 mi) long-distance trail between Leitrim village, County Leitrim and Dowra, County Cavan.[1] It joins the Cavan Way at Dowra, continuing the Beara-Breifne Way, a walking and cycling route between the Beara Peninsula, County Cork and Blacklion, County Cavan, following the line of Donal Cam O'Sullivan Beare’s march of 1602.[2]
Leitrim Way | |
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Minor road above Lough Allen, carrying both the Leitrim Way and the Kingfisher Cycle Trail | |
Length | 27 km (17 mi)[1] |
Location | Counties Leitrim and Cavan, Ireland |
Trailheads | Leitrim village, Dowra |
Use | Hiking, cycling |
Elevation | |
Elevation gain/loss | minimal[1] |
Hiking details | |
Trail difficulty | Moderate[1] |
Season | Any |
In 2019, the Leitrim Way was upgraded by local community groups, Leitrim County Council and the Beara Breifne Way committee and reopened to walkers.
References
- "Leitrim Way". Sport Ireland. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- http://bbgreenway.com/routes/leitrim.html
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