Terrain: Mountain and forest paths
Distance: 7 km
Grade: Moderate
Time: 1 hr 20 mins

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Start & Finish: Located between the towns of Kingscourt and Bailieborough. Follow signs to Lough an Leagh from both towns. Parking available at top of the mountain near the main picnic area and Mass Rock. There is a fairy fort to the right of the mass rock Lovely views.

Follow the ‘Adrian’s Way’ sign 100 metres from the Mass Rock. Turn left up Adrian’s Way, through the kissing gate. A further 600m is a bench on the right with views towards Bailieborough and Cavan Town. On a clear day Cuilcagh Mountain and the Ballyconnell windmills in West Cavan are visible. 600 m further on the path enters a forested area. Upon reaching a fork in the path, turn left towards the booster station/mast. There is a picnic bench half way up. On clear days 13 counties are visible from the summit. To the East is the Irish Sea.

After rejoining the main path through the forest, continue until the path splits in three. Straight on will bring you to a picnic table at the Kingscourt/Bailieborough Road. Otherwise, take a sharp right to bring you back towards the mass rock and picnic area. The path here is stony so sensible shoes are required. After 1km, you arrive at a public road. Turn left for Bailieborough or right to return to the mass rock. There is steep uphill climb back to the car.


Facilities:  Picnic Areas, Information panels

Nearby Attractions: Dun a Rí Forest Park, Kingscourt, Wesleyan Chapel, Bailieborough– Arts, cultural and heritage centre, Castle Lake Walk, Bailiborough