The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop
Ring of Gullion AONB, Louth, Ireland
Loop trail in Ring of Gullion AONB, Louth, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 515 ft (157 m)
- Est. Time
- 55 min
- High point
- 571 ft (174 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Visitor center 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Shelter 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Shelter 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop
How long is The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) long. Most people take about 55 min. It climbs 515 ft (157 m) in total, up to a high point of 571 ft (174 m).
How hard is The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop shaded?
Mostly exposed (20% under trees).
What can you do on The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
Food, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 1.6 mi (2.6 km).
Is this a good week for The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop
- The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel Loop Ring of Gullion AONB · Moderate · 7.9 mi (12.7 km)
- Cashel Lough Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
- Carrive Link Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Ring of Gullion Way - Section 4 Ring of Gullion AONB · Easy · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Ring of Gullion Way - Section 3 Ring of Gullion AONB · Expert · 19.8 mi (31.9 km)
- Forkhill Greenspace Pathway Fairview Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- The Poets' Trail - Forkhill Route Ring of Gullion AONB · Hard · 11 mi (17.7 km)
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