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The best running trails in Connacht

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Running in Connacht is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Connacht—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. Diamond Hill Circular

7.81km

01:00

370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Killaspugbrone Coastal loop from Strandhill — County Sligo

7.07km

00:48

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sligo parks and river blast

10.3km

01:06

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lough Key Nature Trail loop and Drumman's island — County Roscommon

6.42km

00:47

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Benbulben Forest loop — County Sligo

5.53km

00:42

80m

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mullaghmore Head loop from Mullaghmore — County Sligo

4.63km

00:29

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Glencoaghan Horseshoe

17.2km

03:35

1,330m

1,320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Clew Bay Tragedy Memorial loop from Westport — County Mayo

6.38km

00:42

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Kilronan castle loop — County Roscommon

4.64km

00:30

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Knocknarea and Queen Maeve's Grave loop from Strandhill — County Sligo

10.8km

01:20

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails in Connacht

1. Diamond Hill Circular

2. Killaspugbrone Coastal loop from Strandhill — County Sligo

3. Sligo parks and river blast

4. Lough Key Nature Trail loop and Drumman's island — County Roscommon

5. Benbulben Forest loop — County Sligo

6. Mullaghmore Head loop from Mullaghmore — County Sligo

7. Glencoaghan Horseshoe

8. Clew Bay Tragedy Memorial loop from Westport — County Mayo

9. Kilronan castle loop — County Roscommon

10. Knocknarea and Queen Maeve's Grave loop from Strandhill — County Sligo

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