The Táin Way

The Táin Way is a 40km, circular walking trail. It is divided here into 4 sections each representing a half days walking. The trail both starts and ends in Carlingford.
To view the complete trail click on the map on the right hand side.

About 6.5 km road, 3.5 km forest track/path. Steep climb out of Carlingford; section on R173 a busy road so care required; remainder of road quiet but some very narrow with no space for walkers on verges

Good

OSI Discovery Series Sheet 36.
The Táin Way Map Guide EastWest Mapping

The landscape along this section includes Slieve Foye forest and forest tracks. It also offers views across the Lough to Rostrevor.

Carlingford developed as a trading-cum-fishing port dating back to c.12th century. The Dominican Friary dates back to 1305. King John's Castle was commissioned by Hugh de Lacy in 1190. St Judes Shrine was developed from a site in Lille, France in 1903. The famous Cluain Carpet is located after approximately 9km along the route.

At Start: On street in Carlingford or in car park on main road
At End: Limited space for cars at Bridge

At Start: Bus Monday to Saturday Check with Bus Eireann
At End: None

Frances Taylor
Carlingford Tourist Office
Carlingford
Co. Louth
Tel: + 353 (0)42 937 3033
Email: info@carlingford.ie
Web: www.carlingford.ie
Also,
Louth County Council,
County Hall,
Millennium Centre,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth.
Tel: 042-9335457
Email: info@louthcoco.ie
Web: www.louthcoco.ie