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Slieve Foye & Carlingford Lough Loop

A mountain loop above Ireland’s fjord-like lough

Worth the wander

Climb from the medieval streets of Carlingford through forestry and open mountain to the 589m summit of Slieve Foye, with the lough, the Mournes and the Cooley Peninsula spread out below.

Quick answers

Cost
Free
Time and distance
9 km loop
Parking
Free car parking beside the harbour in Carlingford.

Find your way

Carlingford Tourist Office car park, Co. Louth

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