- Rossmore Forest Park Loops: network of enchanting woodland trails in a historic former estate near Monaghan town, featuring ancient trees, serene lakes, castle ruins, giant sculptures, and a walled garden. These varied loops offer peaceful, family-friendly walks through lush greenery and tranquil waterside paths.
- Lough Muckno Trails: Gentle lakeside loops around the expansive Lough Muckno near Castleblayney, winding through parkland with islands, mature woods, and open vistas. This accessible route provides calming views over the water and opportunities for birdwatching in a scenic leisure park setting.
- Slieve Beagh Way / Lough Antrawer Loop: rewarding upland loop in the remote Sliabh Beagh hills, traversing blanket bog, open moorland, and forested sections past Lough Antrawer. It delivers expansive panoramic views across three counties from the wild, untamed border landscapes.
- Patrick Kavanagh Trail: poetic rural loop in Inniskeen, inspired by the renowned Irish poet, meandering along quiet country lanes, whitethorn hedges, and triangular fields. It connects historic sites like the Kavanagh homestead, offering a gentle immersion in Monaghan’s pastoral heritage.
- Ulster Canal Greenway (Monaghan sections): flat, restored towpath trail along the historic Ulster Canal, passing old locks, bridges, and rural countryside. This peaceful greenway provides easy walking with waterside serenity and glimpses of local wildlife amid the drumlin landscape.
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