Foxford Loop Walks
Foxford is a small town located in North Mayo and is approximately 8km from Ballina town. 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 routine of everyday life. There are a number of loop walks in the area which vary in distance and difficulty
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.
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.
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.
Prebaun Loop
Trailhead: Attymachugh Church
Distance: 10km
Estimated Time: 2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes
Trail Waymarking: Waymarked using a black post with a direction arrow (Purple)
Terrain: Country lanes, bog tracks and hillside
Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Minimum Gear: Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.
Larganmore Loop
Trailhead: Viewing Point at Glendaduff, Foxford
Distance: 14km
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Highest Point: 271m
Trail Waymarking: Waymarked using a black post with a direction arrow (Purple)
Terrain: Surface roads, country lanes and bog / mountain tracks.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Minimum Gear: Walking Shoes, Raingear, Snack, Fluid & Mobile Phone.
The Foxford Loop Walks were developed in partnership with Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company Teoranta, Mayo County Council, Mayo County Development Board, Local Rural Social Scheme, Local Landowners and the local Communities.