Glenkeel is a rural region in County Leitrim, Ireland, situated atop the Glenkeel valley at 708 feet above sea level. This area is characterized by its pristine natural beauty, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape, including distant glimpses of Cuilcagh Mountain and Lough Erne. The terrain features a mix of woodlands, open spaces, and rolling hills, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, gravel biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Glenkeel offers…
48
Routes
4.2
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Average rating
513
People visited

3.5
(2)
34
hikers
6.08km
01:45
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
14
hikers
9.10km
02:26
110m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
21
hikers
9.20km
02:38
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
16
hikers
5.29km
01:31
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
38.6km
02:31
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
riders
57.7km
05:23
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
49.1km
03:08
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
78.4km
06:10
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
38.0km
02:41
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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89
riders
107km
08:28
1,550m
1,550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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38
riders
51.7km
04:13
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
12.5km
01:07
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53.9km
03:51
730m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
56.6km
04:57
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
66.2km
04:43
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
12.5km
01:09
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(9)
26
riders
45.0km
02:13
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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21
riders
52.6km
02:22
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
54.1km
02:24
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
11
riders
30.6km
01:33
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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13
runners
6.90km
00:51
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
6.73km
00:52
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
4.41km
00:28
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
5.94km
00:47
140m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glenkeel offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.24 stars from more than 700 visitors.
Yes, Glenkeel provides various hiking opportunities. Information on routes can be found in the Hiking around Glenkeel guide. There are options for different skill levels.
Glenkeel features easy hiking options suitable for less strenuous outings. Specific routes are detailed in the Easy hikes around Glenkeel guide. These trails offer accessible ways to experience the local scenery.
Gravel biking is a popular activity in Glenkeel, particularly within the Culeigh Lakelands Global UNESCO Geopark. This area offers rolling gravel routes through woodlands and open spaces. More details are available in the Gravel biking around Glenkeel guide.
Glenkeel offers scenic road cycling routes through its quiet countryside, traditional towns, and villages. Cyclists can explore the area using the routes outlined in the Road Cycling Routes around Glenkeel guide.
Yes, Glenkeel has mountain biking trails for enthusiasts. Information on these routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Glenkeel guide. The terrain includes varied landscapes suitable for mountain biking.
Glenkeel provides trails suitable for jogging and running. These routes offer opportunities for outdoor exercise amidst the region's natural beauty. The Running Trails around Glenkeel guide details specific options.
The area around Glenkeel features views of Cuilcagh's Stairway to Heaven and is part of the Culeigh Lakelands Global UNESCO Geopark. Other notable features include Lough Erne, Carrick Lough, and Pollnagollum Cave and Waterfall.
Komoot offers several guides for Glenkeel, including Hiking around Glenkeel, Easy hikes around Glenkeel, Gravel biking around Glenkeel, and Road Cycling Routes around Glenkeel. Guides for cycling, running, and MTB are also available.
Glenkeel is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 700 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction.
While there isn't a dedicated official tourism website specifically for the Glenkeel region, information can be found on the overarching Leitrim Tourism website. This resource provides details relevant to the broader county.
For tourism inquiries related to the Glenkeel area, a contact number is available: +353862140667. This number is associated with Glenkeel Cottage, a notable accommodation in the region.

