Miners Way and Historical Trail

Miners Way and Historical Trail OFFICIAL l FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ARIGNA MINERS WAY & HISTORICAL TRAIL The Historical Trail is 56km (35 miles) in length and ascends some 850 metres.

Arigna Miner’s Way and Historical Trail are a network of walking paths which wind their way through adjoining parts of Counties Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo. The Miners Way follows many of the paths used by the miners going to work in the Arigna coal mines. This section makes a circuit starting from Arigna and travelling via Keadue, Ballyfarnon and Corrie Mountain to return to Arigna. The Historic

al Trail section runs in a great loop, leaving the Miners Way at Keadue and running to Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Carrowkeel, Castlebaldwin, Highwood and returning to the Miners Way at Ballyfarnon. A third loop connects the Miners Way to Sli Liatroma and goes around Lough Allen by Drumkeeran, Dowra, Drumshanbo and back to Arigna. The Arigna Miners Way, including all links is 62km (39 miles) in length and ascends some 1300 metres.

14/08/2026

Exploring the Miners Way & Historical Trail? Make sure to pause at the Arigna Mining Experience!⛏️

This is where it all began. Step back in time and head deep into the mines, feel the rumble of real-life explosions, and hear unforgettable stories directly from former miners themselves. It’s hands-down one of the most immersive, educational, and essential stops in the area!

10/08/2026

Hitting Map 6 of the Miners Way & Historical Trail leads you straight to where it all began: the original Arigna Mining Experience ⛏️🥾

Walking the exact paths the miners took hits different!
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24/07/2026

🥾 As part of the Miners Way & Historical Trail (Map 8).

You will be met with the beautiful Gothic-style Rockingham gate House (Lough Key Arch). 🏰

BoyleToday Roscommon Page Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

21/07/2026

While the Miners Way & Historical Trail takes you directly through the historic pass where the Battle of the Curlews was fought in 1599, no visit to the area is complete without seeing the iconic Gaelic Chieftain monument nearby! 🥾

Sculpted by Maurice Harron, this magnificent roadside sculpture commemorates the battle and offers stunning views overlooking Lough Key. 🏰

21/07/2026

🥾Dating back to 1820, this historic Boyle archway also known as Drum Lodge serves as the first gateway from Boyle into Lough Key Forest Park along the Miner’s Way and Historical Trail.

It’s design has been credited to Humphrey Repton, draftsman for renowned architect John Nash ⛏️

02/07/2026

📍Miners Way & Historical Trail:
Castlebaldwin to Ballyfarnon

Call into to buy your map guide! 🗺️

Have you completed this route yet?



02/07/2026

Heapstown Cairn located on the miners ways & historical trail - narrated by Philip James 💚

11/06/2026

📍 Scardan Waterfall can be found on the Miners Way & Historical Trail (Stage 9)
STOP and RECHARGE 🔋

10/06/2026

Did you know the walk from Boyle to Lough Key is actually part of the Historical Miners Way trail? 🥾🌲

Planning to tackle the route yourself? Visit www.unabhan.ie to check out our dedicated Miners Way packs and get fully prepared for your walk! 🎒

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