Carnavanaghan is a region situated across parts of Counties Armagh and Monaghan, characterized by its varied landscape of gently rolling hills, extensive woodlands, and serene water features. This area offers diverse natural environments, including dense forest parks and open parklands, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The terrain provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and more, with paths winding through natural settings and historical sites.
Carnavanaghan…
46
Routes
4.5
(6)
Average rating
452
People visited

5.0
(1)
107
runners
10.2km
01:10
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
11.3km
01:10
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
5.85km
00:42
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
14.5km
01:31
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

3.5
(2)
47
hikers
7.98km
02:08
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
49
hikers
6.85km
01:49
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
19
hikers
4.34km
01:10
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
hikers
4.73km
01:15
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

2
riders
41.0km
02:48
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
58.8km
03:34
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
8.09km
00:42
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
37.5km
02:14
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

27.0km
01:54
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
45.8km
03:06
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
41.4km
02:42
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
38.1km
02:27
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

17
riders
47.8km
02:13
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
66.3km
02:56
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
51.5km
02:06
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
115km
04:59
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Carnavanaghan is a region located across parts of Counties Armagh and Monaghan. It features a diverse landscape of gently rolling hills, extensive woodlands, and serene water features, providing varied natural environments for outdoor activities.
The Carnavanaghan region offers opportunities for various outdoor activities, including touring cycling, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and mountain biking. The area's diverse terrain supports routes for different skill levels and preferences.
Yes, Carnavanaghan provides touring bike trails that traverse its landscape, including routes through forest parks and across reservoir dam walls. Visitors can explore options in the Cycling around Carnavanaghan guide.
The region offers varied paths suitable for different cycling abilities, including routes through Gosford Forest Park. These paths provide a pleasant ambiance for less experienced cyclists. Specific easy routes can be found within the general cycling guides.
Hiking trails in Carnavanaghan can be found in areas like Gosford Forest Park, which features dense forests and open parklands. The wider region also offers paths through rolling hills and woodlands. Explore options in the Hiking around Carnavanaghan guide.
Yes, the Carnavanaghan region, particularly near An Creagán and the wider Sperrins region, offers opportunities for mountain biking. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around Carnavanaghan guide.
Notable features include Gosford Forest Park with its 19th-century Gosford Castle and Red Deer Enclosure, and Seagahan Reservoir, where visitors can cycle across its dam wall. The region also features gently rolling hills, extensive hedgerows, and the Sliabh Beagh Uplands.
Gosford Forest Park is a suitable location for families, offering varied paths for cycling and walking. The park's Red Deer Enclosure provides an opportunity to observe wildlife. Many of the region's gentle trails are appropriate for family outings.
Carnavanaghan is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,700 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Carnavanaghan, Hiking around Carnavanaghan, and Running Trails around Carnavanaghan. Guides for road cycling, mountain biking, and easy hikes are also available.
For tourism information covering parts of the Carnavanaghan region, visitors can contact Monaghan County Council Tourism Unit at 047 81122 or 047 30533, or visit www.monaghantourism.com. For County Armagh tourism, contact 0300 0300 900.
While the region features gently rolling hills, more challenging cycling experiences, particularly mountain biking, can be found in the wider Sperrins region near An Creagán. Road cycling routes also offer varied terrain for advanced riders.
The landscape of Carnavanaghan is characterized by gently rolling low-lying hills, extensive hedgerows, and pockets of deciduous woodland. It also includes marshes, waterbodies like the River Finn, and in some areas, rolling sandstone uplands such as Sliabh Beagh.
Yes, visitors can cycle across the dam wall of Seagahan Reservoir. This provides picturesque views across County Armagh and a peaceful atmosphere amidst the surrounding rolling hills.
Gosford Forest Park is known for its 240-hectare expanse of dense forests and open parklands. It features the historic 19th-century Gosford Castle and a spacious Red Deer Enclosure, offering varied paths for cycling and walking.

