Monaghan Way
The Monaghan Way (Irish: Slí Mhuineacháin)[3] is a long-distance trail in County Monaghan, Ireland. It is 21-kilometre (13-mile) long and begins in Inniskeen and ends at Lough Muckno outside Castleblaney. It is typically completed in one long day or two shorter days .[1] It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the [Irish Sports Council] and is managed by Monaghan County Council and the Monaghan Way Committee.
| Monaghan Way | |
|---|---|
| Length | 65 km (40 mi)[1] |
| Location | County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Designation | National Waymarked Trail[1] |
| Trailheads | Monaghan Town, Inniskeen |
| Use | Hiking |
| Highest point | Mullyash (317 m (1,040 ft)[2] |
| Difficulty | Moderate[1] |
| Season | Any |
The trail begins in Inniskeen and travels north towards Castleblayney, following the alignment of a disused railway line along the River Fane and Lough Ross to reach the end at Annadrumman, Lough Muckno.
References
Notes
- "Monaghan Way". IrishTrails. Irish Sports Council. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- Monaghan Tourism 2007, p. 14.
- Monaghan Tourism 2007, p. 1.
Bibliography
- Monaghan Tourism (2007). "Monaghan Way" (PDF). Monaghan Tourism. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2011. Retrieved 3 August 2011.
- National Trails Office (2010). "Setting New Directions. A review of National Waymarked Ways in Ireland" (PDF). Dublin: Irish Sports Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
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