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Hawkswood Trail Swanlinbar

Woods, parks & walks Cavan

Checked July 2026

Start & finish: From Bawnboy (N87), take a left in the village of Swanlinbar onto the Glangevlin/ Blacklion Road (Mill Street). After 0.5 km turn right up a small road. After 200m there is a small car park and picnic area on the right. Walk up a narrow lane which becomes a rough mountain path underfoot. There are stone walls on either side. The path veers left and into the forest along a steep path. The climb continues for 1km emerging at the top onto a flat field. There are fabulous views over the Bog and Cuilcagh Mountain. Turn right along the field passing a ruin on your left and a tree in the middle. It is thought that this was a fairy fort. Walk through the field, veering right and come down the hill. After 1.5km, there is a small path to your left. Turn here and follow the path back into Swanlinbar. Terrain Uneven ground, trackways and field Grade Moderate Time 2 hours

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
Opening hoursNot available
What's thereWalking Track/Path
AmenitiesCar Parking,Dog Friendly
AccessibilityUneven terrain - limited accessibility access
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area