Distance: 7km
Time: 1hr 20mins
Terrain: Mountain and forest paths
Grade: Moderate

Lough an Leagh is located between the towns of Kingscourt and Bailieborough. Follow signs to Lough an Leagh from the Kingscourt to Bailieborough Road (R165). Parking is available at the top of the mountain near the main picnic area and the mass rock.There is a fairy fort to the right of the mass rock with spectacular views. The name Lough an Leagh is derived from the Irish language Lough an Leighis meaning lake of the cures. Sadly, the lake that bore this name has now dried up and is surrounded with forest.Reputedly,this lake had healing waters and mud, a tradition that dates back to pre-Christian times.The location of this lake was immediately west of the information
panel and car park area. Follow the Adrian’s Way sign 100m down the main road from the mass rock. Turn left up Adrian’s Way, through the kissing gate and on into the forested area. The mountain contains numerous different
habitats including expanses of heather which are home to many insectsand birds, including the skylark, now a rare bird in many parts of Ireland. Much of the area is now planted with coniferous forests and includes trees such as Sitka spruce, Norway spruce, lodgepole pine and Japanese larch. A further 600m on the path is a bench on the right with views towards Bailieborough and Cavan Town. On a clear day Cuilcagh Mountain and the Ballyconnell windmills in West Cavan are visible. Upon reaching a fork in the path, turn left towards the booster station/mast which is
signposted towards a viewing point.There is a picnic bench half way up. On clear days, thirteen counties are visible from the summit with the Irish Sea visible to the east. After rejoining the main path through the forest, continue until the path splits in three.Take a sharp right to bring you back towards the mass rock and picnic area.After 1km, you arrive at a public road.Turn left for Bailieborough or turn right to return to the mass rock.There is a steep uphill climb back to the car.

Facilities:
Picnic tables and an information panel with map on site
Points of interest:
Mass rock, fairy fort, viewpoints
Nearby attractions:
Wesleyan Chapel Arts, Cultural & Heritage Centre