Hill Walking

Tourmakeady is situated at the base of the Partry Mountains and along the western shore of Lough Mask. The scenery is outstanding and it is the perfect for an evening stroll, or for the more energetic hillwalker.  The local tourism group organised the mapping of some walks in the area from Finney to Tourmakeady. The maps are drawn up by Joe McDermott.. Walking in the hills inevitably means walking over bog or peat. Bog is the Gaelic word meaning soft and every hill walker knows exactly what this means.

(There are copies of the maps on the following pages but original copies may be obtained from the
local Tourism Office.  While every care has been taken in compiling these maps, Tourmakeady
Tourism Group, it's servants or agents, are not liable for any loss, injury damage or inconvenience
sustained or caused as a result of using these guides.)

Tourmakeady:  
There are four walk options on this map. The longest walk is 8 kms and the shortest 5 kms. There is no great climb involved and 3 hours will cover the longest walk. The shortest walk is a track/path walk through Tourmakeady Wood passing a spectacular waterfall.

Lough Nafooey: 
This is a pleasant walk and at all times the walker can view the entire walk as it encircles the lake.

Drimcoggy:  
From the car park by the lake take the quiet roads that lead to the Pass through the mountains. There are wonderful views in all directions especially towards Croagh Patrick to the north west.

Killateeaun: 
This walk is entirely on metalled road. This allows walkers who might be apprehensive about climbing the hills or walking in open country where navigation skills could be needed, to enjoy the magnificent scenery without leaving the road for the wild mountain sides.

Maamtrasna:  
Part of this walk is only for the experience and well attired walker and should not be attempted without some knowledge of scrambling techniques.

Glensaul:  
This walk is 11 kms in length and will take approx. 4 hours to complete.  In cloudy conditions it is advisable to carry a compass.

Lough Na Dirkmore:  
This walk bring you around 3 lakes in the middle of the mountains. 

Derrypark:  
This walk is on metalled road with minimum climbing involved.  There are excellent views of Lough Mask and the Partry and Maamtrasna mountains.