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Gowlan Loops Walk

Woods, parks & walks Cavan

Checked July 2026

Start & finish: This short looped walk takes you through the adjacent townland of Moneygashel, which translated from Irish, means ‘scrubland of the cashel’. The highlight of the walk is the wonderfully preserved cashel itself, but there are numerous other sites to see along the way including evidence of the last Ice Age, abandoned farmsteads, megalithic tombs, and a sweathouse. Terrain Minor road, farm track and open countryside Grade Easy Time 1 hour 30 mins The Gowlan Looped Walks all branch off from the Cavan Way 01 . Part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, West Cavan is famous for stunning natural landscapes and cultural heritage. There are three looped walks in and around the townland of Gowlan.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
Opening hours24/7
What's thereWalking Track/Path
AmenitiesCar Parking
AccessibilityLimited accessible access points
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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