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Gleniff Horseshoe from Barytes Mill

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Sligo

Gleniff Horseshoe from Barytes Mill

Moderate

4.3

(26)

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Gleniff Horseshoe from Barytes Mill

02:35

9.35km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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4.76 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Gleniff Horseshoe is a stunning amphitheatre of beauty and encapsulates everything about romantic Ireland.

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6.89 km

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

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Whether you walk, run or ride around the Gleniff valley, the views of the escarpment are simply stunning!

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8.79 km

Beautiful river view

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A picturesque spot where you can stand on the bridge and watch the river flowing gently below. A great spot to have a rest before the horseshoe.

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9.35 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

203 m

Surfaces

9.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

16°C

8°C

17 %

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Trail Reviews

Kevin Gallagher

December 26, 2023, Gleniff Horseshoe

The majority of this walk is on quiet country roads. If you do it anticlockwise then there are two short trail loops at the end to finish the walk.

Gleniff Horseshoe from Barytes Mill

Gleniff Horseshoe Loop

Gleniff Horseshoe Viewpoint

Beautiful river view

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