Upgrades to Dromad Loop 8.5km Walking Trail

Louth County Council through their Heritage Officer have completed work this 8.5km cross border looped walking trail. This walking trail enables walkers to explore the beauty of north Louth and the Ring of Gullion’s forests and mountain pathways along the Feede Loop.

Walkers joining the looped trail are able to begin and complete their journey on either side of the border. It also provides access to the larger trail network within Coillte forests, such as the Ring of Gullion Way, the Tain Way and other mountain pathways.

Hikers will benefit from the installation of seating benches and water bottle filling points. In addition, the trail will feature bi-lingual signage, way markers and interpretative information boards. A disused picnic area cut-off by construction of the N1/A1 and the M1 motorway has also been restored.

Upgrades have been carried out on a large section of existing gravel forest trail within Dromad Loop, ensuring a smoother surface. Repairs and resurfacing works have vastly improved footpaths along the route. The Louth County Council managed project, also involved works along the edge of the graveyard at the old church in Jonesborough and the creation of a new gravel footpath, making this historic area much more accessible for visitors.

Please note this is NOT a cycle path, the exclusion of bikes is one of the conditions of Coillte in giving permission for this work, the path surface is designed for foot traffic only.

The Trail starts at the old church in Jonesborough https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sd3xiSJ5GKapEwL8A?g_st=ic.