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Ballinaglera

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Ballinaglera · Co. Leitrim

A hillside village overlooking Lough Allen — remote upland, walker's country.

Ballinaglera is a very small hillside village in west Leitrim, perched on the slopes above Lough Allen. It's remote, upland, and quiet — the landscape is rugged and open. The Leitrim Way walking route passes through the area, making it a waypoint for those on the trail rather than a destination in itself.

No services to speak of. The appeal is purely landscape: the views over Lough Allen, the hill terrain, the sense of being in the wild part of the county. If you're hiking, you might rest here. Otherwise, it's a pass-through place.

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Things to do outside.

Wear waterproofs. Bring a sandwich. Tell someone where you're going if it's the mountain.

Leitrim Way (section) The Leitrim Way walking trail passes through Ballinaglera. Section hikes possible; full trail is 56 km.
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What to skip.

Honestly? Don't bother.

If a local was sitting beside you, this is the bit where they'd lean in.

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Pubs, restaurants, or accommodation

Tiny village with no named services. Come prepared or base elsewhere.

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Getting there.

By car

Essential.