Walking Trails Clonmel to Kilsheelan Cycling Savour the simple serenity 17.7km 7 8 9 of Suir Blueway Tipperary on Cycling is the perfect way to explore the foot. Experience the sights A more testing hike. Starting at the Gashouse river trails, towns and spectacular countryside and sounds of nature during Bridge in Clonmel, walk along the river until along Suir Blueway Tipperary. Bring the family a riverbank ramble, explore you reach Sir Thomas’s Bridge, cross the bridge for a gentle pedal by the river, stop to refuel some of Ireland’s most and leave the Blueway to follow the waymarked at one of the charming cafés, restaurants or fascinating medieval castles route of the East Munster Way into the foothills picnic areas. and heritage sites, or take of the Comeragh Mountains until it rejoins the on some of the waymarked Blueway at Kilsheelan Bridge. There is a 21km marked cycle route along the trails of the East Munster river towpath from Clonmel to Carrick-on-Suir Way. There are walks to suit which is ideal for leisure cyclists of all abilities. everyone in the family. The route is divided into four stages so you can decide on the distance yourself. Pick your route on the map overleaf.
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The Butler Trail Stop 2: Clonmel 6 Kilsheelan to On The Water Novices: Canoeing skills The bustling town of Paddle sports bring Suir Blueway programmes are organised Discover the incredible 800-year history of one Clonmel ofers visitors THE BUTLER TRAIL APP Carrick-on-Suir 11.5km 9 10 11 Tipperary to life. From casual regularly by Tipperary of Ireland’s most infuential families. Learn about The Butler Trail app & an opportunity to step Follow in the footsteps of merchants and kayaking or stand-up paddle Sports Partnership, and their rise to power and how they help shape audio guide is available back from the banks of in English, French and tradesmen who made their living along this boarding on a meandering river, inexperienced canoeists Irish history. Explore a house built for a queen the river and explore German. Download it 17th-Century towpath. Take in beautiful to an exhilarating ride down and kayakers are advised at Ormond Castle, the romantic riverside Swiss for free on iTunes and centuries of Tipperary bridges, castles and churches set in picturesque rapids, there are options to suit to use a local qualifed Cotage, spot the cannonball in the walls of Cahir Google Play. history. The Butler countryside — but keep your eyes all levels along 53km of paddling guide to arrange an Castle, or simply delight in the restored former Trail takes in historical peeled for wildlife such as experiences and trails. See the unforgetable day that is courthouse at the Main Guard. The Butler Trail buildings including the Main Guard, the West oters and herons. map overleaf for details. both thrilling and safe. runs the length of Suir Blueway Tipperary — Gate in the town walls, and the Franciscan from Cahir to Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir — and Friary. Allow 1-2 hours. More information Profcient paddlers: If you are Be aware: There are many includes heritage trails in each town. F www.tipperary.com #VisitTipperary experienced and used to independent places to launch canoes, Stop 3: Carrick-on-Suir 11 travel on the water, Suir Blueway Tipperary kayaks and paddle boards along Stop 1: Cahir 1 2 The medieval market town provides a range of trails from Cahir to Carrick- Suir Blueway Tipperary, however, the river Start at imposing Cahir where the Butler Family grew on-Suir. Start at beautiful Cahir Castle, paddle can be fast-fowing and paddlers should be Castle and explore Inch to power in the 13th century. past the romantic Swiss Cotage and on to conscious of the conditions when launching. feld before joining the tree Visit exquisite Ormond Castle, Ardfnnan and Newcastle. Further downstream, Inexperienced paddlers should only take to lined Coronation Walk for the Tudor manor house more accomplished paddlers can take on the the water under the supervision two kilometres alongside Thomas ‘Black Tom’ Butler challenge of the 300-metre whitewater Canoe of qualifed guides. the gently fowing river to built for the anticipated visit of his cousin Slalom Course in Clonmel, a training base for romantic Swiss Cotage. Return Elizabeth I of England. It is one of 10 Butler the Irish team. Paddle on towards Kilsheelan, More information to Cahir and enjoy exploring Trail stops in the town which also includes the enjoying mostly fat waters and terrifc scenery F www.tipperarysports.ie #SuirBlueway the pleasant sights and beautiful stained glass and Kilkenny marble all the way to Carrick-on-Suir. F www.tipperary.com Tipperary streetscapes of this picturesque town. columns of St Nicholas’s Church.
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Closed are many other atractions with fascinating Sarsfeld Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary for refurbishment until late summer 2019, stories to tell and exciting outdoor activities on please check www.tipperary.com for updates. land and water. Ormond Castle 11 Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel, Co Tipperary When the 3rd Earl of Ormond, ‘Black’ Tom Farmers markets Tipperary is also part of Munster Vales, an 6 Butler, spent time at the court of his cousin South Tipperary Arts Centre Carrick On Suir: Friday 10am-2pm exceptional 1,100km stretch of driving routes, Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th Century, he was Immerse yourself in a mixture of visual arts, @ Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre Grounds. 11 time-worn walking trails, heritage sites, so inspired by the architecture he encountered performing arts, music and literature all housed 2 Clonmel: Saturday 10am-2pm @ St Peter atractions and beautiful landscapes across Swiss Cotage that he decided to add a Tudor manor house to in a beautiful, light-flled modernist building This wonderfully romantic 200-year-old & Paul’s Primary School, Kickham Street. 6 fve mountain ranges. the original Ormond Castle. It remains the fnest near the River Suir. This centre of excellence for Cahir: Saturday 9am-1pm @ Castle gentry’s folly was where lords and ladies the arts also houses exhibitions & screenings example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland, Car Park, Castle Street. 1 More information spent long summer days at leisure. Discover with features that include some of the most and a variety of classes and workshops. F www.tipperary.com more from your guide about the various marvellously decorative plasterwork in the country. Nelson St, Clonmel, Co Tipperary More information F www.irelandsancienteast.com architectural and design curiosities of the A 10-minute walk from the end of the Blueway. cotage including specially-made furnishings, F www.tipperary.com F www.munstervales.com Castle Park, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre 11 F www.tipperaryfoodproducers.ie hand-painted murals and what was once some Housed in a former church, the heritage centre of the most expensive wallpaper in the world. 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Starting point is in Inch Linear walk (short), River Access located Grade Grade 1 Field in Cahir. start from Cahir Castle 125m upstream of car park. Stop at Swiss Newcastle Bridge. Duration Distance 2km Cotage afer 2km or 4 hours 10 mins continue downstream Distance 13km Duration 38 minutes a further 2km.
Grade Grade 1 Terrain Tar & Chip Walk Start at Sandybanks Distance 3km Starting point is near Grade Grade 1 to Paddle starts at the Duration 2 hours Distance 4km slip or steps at Suir Swiss Cotage. Ardfnnan. green in Ardfnnan. Island weir and white (8km return) Duration 1 hour In Ardfnnan Grade 2+ Novices follow signs Grade Grade 1 to water slalom course until afer the bridge. Distance 7km for portage. Newcastle, Newcastle is (Grade 2/3), novices Grade Grade 1 Two weirs in Ardfnnan. Grade 2 follow signs, use Duration 2 hours Distance 7km portage available.
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R671 Ardfinnan 3 PADDLING ADVICE match for your group’s of your intended route and oncoming cyclists and walkers. MAP TRAILS River suitable for paddle experience. journey Use a bell when approaching sports only. • Check the local weather time prior to departure. pedestrians from behind. forecast and water levels in • Be aware that weather, wind For more information and Paddling Blueway Trail Experience New to the Blue: If you are new advance of your trip. Do not and river conditions can safety tips, visit: to paddling (novice or beginner) paddle if conditions are not change, so pay atention. www.tipperary.com Suir Blueway it is recommended that you join a favourable. • Follow Blueway Signage. local qualifed guide. Equipment: • Ensure everyone in your Go to www.tipperary.com for LEAVE NO TRACE Walking/Cycling & Paddling Blueway Trail R671 group can swim, be ready Take only pictures, leave only Tipperary Ballybacon more information. • Always wear a buoyancy aid R665 and helmet. and equipped to help one ripples. leavenotraceireland.org If you are undertaking the Suir another. Suir Blueway Tipperary is the perfect escape for • Carry a fully charged mobile Stop the spread of invasive Blueway independently, without phone in a waterproof case. GRADES all the family to savour some of Ireland’s most a local guide, adhere to the species - Wash your boat • Bring suitable clothing WALKING ADVICE Grade 1 Easy beautiful countryside and fascinating history. Newcastle 4 following advice: be ore and aﬞer your paddle and equipment including This trail has shared use – while Clean, Check, Dry Grade 2 Moderate Planning: spare clothes, extra food, walking be aware of cyclists Grade 3 Difcult n oy a paddle on owing waters go or a We welcome feedback about • Plan your trip. Consult warm drink, form of shelter, approaching. Park appropriately. cycle along ri er banks take a hike up nearby your Blueway experience. the trail website waterproof container Leave gates as you fnd them. mountains or a more sedate stroll in the Goatenbridge Please contact us at www.tipperary.com for equipment and a spare Dogs to be kept on a lead. bustling medieval towns and villages from [email protected] • Obtain a map for the paddle for larger groups. Cahir to Clonmel and on to Carrick-on-Suir. Blueway and check logistics Safety: CYCLE SAFELY For further information please at the access and egress • Never paddle alone. Groups Take care to cycle at a safe contact: ar el at centuries-old castles tower houses points. of 3 recommended distance from the river. Slow Tipperary Sports Partnership and churches and discover their history of • Ensure the trail is a suitable • Tell a responsible person down at bends and when meeting Tel 0761 06 6201 drama romance intrigue and deadly ri alries all set against a world of natural wonders in Ireland’s Ancient East. Carey’s Kilsheelan Suir Island to Suir Side to Deerpark to Slip to to Carrick- Stay a while and 6 Carey’s Slip 7 Carey’s Slip 8 9 10 Carrick-on-Suir sample the sensational Kilsheelan on-Suir local ood produce arts and craﬞs it’s matched only by the Access 200m from Linear walk (medium) Access at Carey’s Walk or cycle from Access steps and Access from car park local hospitality. Suir Island car park. Starting from Suir Side Slip, Moangarrif Carey’s Slip car slip at Kilsheelan in Kilsheelan village. Novices/beginners Car Park, Clonmel. of the N24. park, Clonmel to Bridge. Just two hours from enter afer Slalom Kilsheelan. Terrain Macadam & Dublin and one Course. Terrain Macadam Distance 7km Distance 11.5km Concrete Terrain Macadam & hour rom Cork Suir Distance 2km Distance 2.5km Duration 2 hours Concrete Duration 3 hours Distance 11.5km Blueway Tipperary (5km return) 30 mins (23km return) has something for all Duration 38 minutes Grade Grade 1/2 Distance 7km ages and interests. (14km return) Grade Grade 1 Grade Grade 2/3 Starting point is at Terrain Macadam & White water slalom the Deerpark car park. Concrete course 300m Finish at Sean Healy Park, a short walk from Distance 1km Ormond Castle.