Directions to Trailhead

From Sligo, take the N59 (signposted Ballina) for approx 32km. In Dromore West village, turn right onto the R297. Passing through the village of Enniscrone, continue for approx. 3km, then take the L2605 coastal road. The car park marking the trailhead for the Warren Way is a further 2.2km down this road, to your right.

The Route
Having parked in the car park at the start of the walk, enter the trail itself through a kissing gate. The path continues through woodland before coastal views begin to appear to your left. At the end of the path you reach the Moy Estuary. Here you have the option of passing through the gate and continuing along the shoreline to your right. The terrain is somewhat rough and please ensure you take note of tide times. Retrace your steps to arrive back at the start.

Did You Know
The Warren Way in Castleconnor is primarily a woodland walk with sections which cross farm land, fresh water marsh and estuarine mudflats. The interaction between these various habitats gives rise to a wealth of flora and fauna in particular various species of birds. This piece of woodland is dominated by ash, sycamore, alder and willow. Robert Warren came to live in Enniscrone in 1851, from where he studied the local bird life until his death in 1915. He contributed to the book ‘Birds of Ireland’ which was published in 1890. The roadway was originally used to cart farm produce goods and other goods to boats which would moor at a point just a hundred meters north of where the path meets the shore. The mooring post still remains and is known locally as ‘The Black Stick’.

Note: Do not wander onto the salt marsh area or the mudflats as the tide runs very fast in the estuary, filing gullies, sand bars and islands and it is easy to become marooned on the mudflats. This particular walk has a number of different tree species within a relatively small area. You’ll see sycamore, ash, alder and willow along the route. There are a number of signs along the path that also explain in more detail the flora and fauna that surround you on this walk.