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Beyond Dundalk / Walks & outdoors / Cooley & Carlingford

Cooley Mountains & Slieve Foye

Big views in the land of legends.

Slieve Foye above Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula
Photo: Fáilte Ireland / Visit Louth
Outside Dundalk / Wider-area day trip

Explore this nearby attraction, then return to Dundalk town for food, shopping and a stay with BID-area businesses.

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Make a day of it.

Head to the slopes above Carlingford for mountain paths, lough views and the landscape of the Táin. There are several marked loops with different distances and difficulty levels. Choose a route that suits your experience, or ask the Tourist Office about a guided walk.

The good bits

  • Marked walking loops
  • Mountain views
  • Táin country
  • Outdoors

Good to know

Plan your route
Official loop maps include Slieve Foye, Barnavave and Annaloughan.
Be prepared
Mountain routes require suitable footwear, weather protection and a route plan.
Access
Dogs are not permitted on farmland along these routes; follow the official trail guidance.

Details checked 28 October 2026. Opening times, facilities and booking terms can change.

Source: visitlouth.ie

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Market Square · Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 · +353 42 9352111

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