Castlebar to Turlough Trai

The Castlebar to Turlough route takes you through woodland and open countryside and follows the course of the Castlebar river from Castlebar town to the Museum of Country Life in Turlough. Along the trail, you cross over a single-span red bridge which is a lovely feature of this greenway. 

Trailhead / Start Point: The route can be walked in either direction, from Castlebar Town Park, Springfield, or from the Museum of Country Life at Turlough.

GPS Location: Castlebar 53.8581, -9.2919, Turlough 53.8822, -9.2089

Terrain: Tarred paths and compacted gravel paths

Distance: 7.3 km

Direction: White signs with blue writing

Estimated Time: 1.5 hours

Grade: Easy

Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking shoes/boots, waterproofs, mobile phone, snacks & fluids 

Services: Castlebar