Frenchmans Lough to Roosky Lough on Ox Mountain Trail

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Frenchmans Lough to Roosky Lough on Ox Mountain Trail

Moderate

hikers

Frenchmans Lough to Roosky Lough on Ox Mountain Trail

03:30

13.5km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

Tips

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 1.45 km for 9.88 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.66 km

Lough Fossea and Lough Alone

Highlight • Lake

The beautifully rugged loughs Fossea and Alone are up here just below the summit of Knockasliggaun at 417 meters (1,368 feet). It's an odd place - with the windfarms peppering …

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11.5 km

Beautiful views from this road of the Moy Valley and also of the Ox Mountains. It's worth making a stop here for some sustenance - the road is quiet, so you won't get much traffic if resting on its side.

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12.6 km

Roosky Lough

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The quiet roads near Roosky Lough offer tranquility and green and blue views of the lough. It's more farmland and agricultural here, but nonetheless peaceful. Enjoy.

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13.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

2.24 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

1.68 km