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Tipperary Walking Trails to suit all levels all suit to Trails Walking

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South Tipperary Development CLG A place of majestic beauty Leave No Trace Heartland of Be Prepared Tipperary is a place of majestic beauty 1 Ensure you have the fitness, situated in the heartland of Ireland. equipment and time needed for Bounded by stunning mountains and serene the loop you choose. Check rivers and lakes, it offers a diverse array of the weather forecast and be spectacular walking trails with breathtaking prepared for changing weather conditions. views of open countryside and rolling hills. Be Considerate of Trails for All 2 Other People Walk and hike through the many trails Park appropriately - do not throughout the Munster Vales, the block entrance to other cars. Knockmealdowns, Slieve Felims, the Respect people you meet and , Galtee Mountains and The keep noise to a minimum. Do Devil’s Bit taking in the splendour of the not damage property. . Tipperary has walking trails to suit both the casual walker as well as Respect Farm Animals and experienced hikers. 3 Wildlife Keep dogs under close control Use our knowledge and your instincts Avoid disturbing wild animals and we’re sure you’ll enjoy these and birds and do not feed them. wonderful walks. Remain at a safe distance from The beauty of wild bog flowers farm animals.

Protect the Trail 4 from Erosion Travel in small groups and walk in single file on wet or eroded sections. Leave What You Find 5 Leave gates as you find them. Do not damage structures, artifacts or monuments. Leave rocks, plants, animals and habitats as you find them. Dispose of Waste Property 6 Take home ALL litter and leftover food - If You Bring It In, Take It Out!

Minimise the Effects 7 of Fire Do not light fires and if you smoke, take used matches and Rhododendrons in full bloom in The Vee cigarette butts home with you. Tipperary Trailfinder

GALWAY N52 Walk Difficulty Guide

N65 Easy

Borrisokane Moderate Beech Trail 20 2.5km N52 Moderate to Difficult Slí Eala 10km 1 OFFALY LAOIS 43km 2 N62 Devils Bit Loop Silvermines 5km Killaloe|Ballina Devil’s Bit CLARE M7 19 Inch Loop Walk 5.5km 19km 3 Slieve Felim Newport KILKENNY Clare Glens Loop 18 2km & 4km 4 5 Eamonn an Chnoic 17 M8 8km Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop Grange Crag Loop 7km 6 16 6km

Knockalough Loop6km 10.5kmTipperary Heritage Way

Cashel 7kmGlengarra Millennium Trail Golden N74 Ballinacourty Loop Tipperary 15M8 11km Fethard N24 Glen of 7 8 Aherlow N76 Glen of Aherlow9km Galtees 14 N24 9 Carrick-on-Suir Coronation Walk 4km 12 13 Trail The Vee Commeraghs 30km 10 10km M8 11 Knockmealdowns Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch 14kmLoop 3kmMarlfield Fox Covert Loop 1 Slí Eala (the Way of the Swan) Difficulty Level: Easy

N Lough Derg Finish Kildangan Black Fort W E R495

Annaghbeg Annaghbeg Bridge S Garryduff Cushmona

Ballyhogan

Distance: 10km Ballyanny Ascent: Gentle, even Upper Killaun J. Hanley Walk Type: Linear walk Woollen Mills Bridge Estimated Time: 2hrs – 2hrs 30 mins Ballyartella Terrain: Roads, riverbank and Ballyannymore open countryside R495 Trailhead: Scotts Bridge, Nenagh Finish: Dromineer, Co. Tipperary R493 Start Nearest Town: Nenagh & Dromineer, Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary Clarianna Bridge Ballyhimikin Slí Eala (the Way of the Swan) is a beautiful 10km linear walking trail that Ballyvillane follows along the banks of the Nenagh River from the historic lakeside village of Dromineer. Nenagh 2km This is a tranquil nature walk that moves through an area of sublime 2km natural beauty and rolling countryside. Did you know? The route moves along an even plain As you’ll be walking through working farms, you are and is filled with all manner of Irish river wildlife, including Ireland’s largest likely to pass grazing cattle, sheep or horses You should indigenous bird, the Mute Swan, which remember to follow the Farmland Code of Conduct. gives the walk its name. 2 Lough Derg Way: Ballina to Dromineer Difficulty Level: Moderate to difficult

Finish R463 Ryan’sDromineer Distance: 43km Point Ascent: 440m Scariff Lough Derg Walk Type: Linear walk Tomona Scilly Bay Estimated Time: 2 Days Island Coole Terrain: Minor country roads Carrow and lanes, forestry tracks and Castlelough pastureland Ogonelloe Trailhead: Ballina, Near The Lookout Flanagans, Co. Tipperary Castletown Newtown Finish: Dromineer, Co. Tipperary Millennium Cross Laghtea Hill Lackamore Nearest Town: Ballina, Killaloe & Walk Information Walk Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Graves of the Men Cloneybrien Δ Youghal River Graves of the Leinstermen 457 Arra mountains Looped walk Tountinna looped walk Killary Glen R494 Arra Mountains Drumbane Ryninch Leagane A stunningly beautiful walking trail that Gortlassobrien Nenagh stretches from Ballina to Dromineer Grange and follows along the eastern shores R445 of Lough Derg, with terrain consisting Start of open countryside, minor country 2km roads and lanes and riverside Ballina N pathways. St. Flannan’s Killaloe Cahtedral The Lough Derg Way showcases R463 some of the finest scenery around M7 Lough Derg and you also might be W E lucky enough to spot the white-tailed Limerick sea eagle. Limerick Did you know? S Follow in the footsteps of Brian Boru (the famous High King of Ireland) on this walk with breathtaking views of Lough Derg. It gives you a bird’s-eye view of the many islands dotted around the lake; one of which is home to the white-tailed sea eagle. 3 Slieve Felim Way (Toor to Silvermines) Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

Finish Silvermines R499 Disused Silver Gorteenadiha Mine Distance: 19km Ascent: 870m Gortshaneroe Walk Type: Linear walk L2116 Knocknroe Woods Estimated Time: 12hrs Loop Walk Knockanroe Terrain: Forest roads, pathways and grassy tracks Lahid Δ Δ Trailhead: Toor, Co. Tipperary 410 489 Newport Coolyhorney Finish: Silvermines village, Co. Tipperary Nearest Town: Toor & Silvermines, Killoscully Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary Aughevehir Ballynanoose

Coolruntha Summit Walk Barnabaun Eagles Lackabrack Nest Δ Knockane Maryglen Slievekimalta Keeper Hill 694 Δ Ballyhourigan 411 Loop Walk Clashanganna Stream Curraghduff Ballyhourigan Boolati n Bunkimalta Doonane Cimaltha Woods The Slieve Felim Way brings you right to the heart of Tipperary’s beautiful Toorataggart countryside. The trail from Toor to Doonane River 1km Silvermines gives walkers a series of Toor stunning views from a number of different mountains along the route. Start N Starting with the Slieve Felim range to the south, valleys and hills run east to Did you know? west in the general area. The renowned W E Silvermine Mountains loom large in the From different vantage points along the way, there northern section of the trail and there are are views of 4 counties – Tipperary, Limerick, also breathtaking views of Lough Derg Clare, and Offaly. You can also see sections of the S and beyond. as it winds its way to the sea. 4 Clare Glens Loop Difficulty Level: Easy

Distance: Nature Loop (Green Arrows) 2km / Glen Loop (Purple Arrows) 4km Newport Ascent: 60m Walk Type: Looped Walk Start Estimated Time: 30 mins - 1 hr (Green Arrows) 1 hr - 1hr 30mins (Purple Arrows) Terrain: Woodland Paths Scraggeen Trailhead / Finish: Clare Glens Clare Glen Amenity Area, Co. Tipperary Nearest Town: Newport, Clarebridge Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary Clare River

Moroe Ashroe Ringfort

Clare Falls 500 Meters The Clare Glens is a wooded area along the banks of the Clare River, separating Co. Limerick and Co. N Tipperary. Did you know? The Glens consist of a picturesque red Michael Bourke writer of the internationally acclaimed song sandstone gorge through which the Clare River flows, displaying numerous “Dear old Newport town” brought the Clare Glens to the World’s W E waterfalls. The scenery is nothing short attention when Ryan’s Fancy sang “And sweet Clare Glens of breathtaking, with rugged dense whose flowery dells I oft strolled up and down, Must I leave forestry and tranquil clear waters. those scenes and the girl I love in dear old Newport town.” S 5 Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop Difficulty Level: Moderate

Mauher Slieve N

W E Distance: 7km Ascent: 170m / 350m S Walk Type: Looped Walk Mass Rock Knockanully Estimated Time: 2hrs – 2hrs 30 mins Terrain: Minor roadways, forestry roadways and cross-country Trailhead / Finish: Community Centre, Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary Nearest Town: Kilcommon, Laghile Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary

Follow in the footsteps of pre-Christian pilgrims along the trail of Mother Mountain, once used for journeys of homage to the Knocknakill goddess Eilbhe. Starting in the village of Kilcommon, it brings you along the old mass path, traversing the Bilboa River and the forested lower slopes of Mother Mountain and then loops all the Bilboa way back to the village of Kilcommon. The River trail provides stunning views of the Tipperary countryside. Kilcommon Church

Did you know? Start Defined by it’s wonderful natural Church Quarter environment, it’s ancient legends and by centuries of Christian worship, the Pilgrim Loop evokes a sense of spirituality and serenity. 500 metres Rear Cross 6km 6 Knockalough Loop Difficulty Level: Moderate

Upperchurch N Pendye’s Crossroads Distance: 6km W E R563 Ascent: 280m / 400m Roan Walk Type: Looped Walk S Estimated Time: 2hrs – 2hrs 30 mins Terrain: Forestry roads, old laneways and agricultural land Trailhead / Finish: Upperchurch Village, Co. Tipperary Owenbeg River Nearest Town: Upperchurch Village, Knockmehill

Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary

Curraghduff

This loop explores an area associated with Start Red Hugh O’Donnell – the last Chieftain of Tir Conaill (County Donegal). Born in 1572, Red Hugh is famed for his imprisonment in in 1587 and escape attempts in 1591 and 1592. He was defeated at the Battle of in 1601, having led his army along the entire length of Ireland to meet his Spanish allies. Retrace his journey up and around the hill of Knockalough by following the purple arrows for a beautiful 6km loop. Δ 427 Knockalough

Did you know? A Robin Hood figure by the name of Eamonn an 500 Meters Chnoic was one of a gang of bandits who championed the cause of the poor. They roamed these hills and many legends are told of these men and their deeds. 7 Ballinacourty Loop – Difficulty Level: Moderate

Distance: 11km Ascent: 240m Walk Type: Looped Walk

Estimated Time: 2hrs 30 mins - 3hrs Ardloman R664

Terrain: Forestry tracks and Picnic woodland trails Christ the Trailhead / Finish: Christ the King King statue Statue, Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary, (Grid: R 886 308 OS map no. 66) R664 Nearest Town: Lisvarrinane & Slievenamuck

Walk Information Walk Tipp Town, Co. Tipperary The Turntable Hotel

Newtown Ballinacourty Start

Mackanagh lower

500 Meters Lisvarrinane Gortaclivore

Aherlow River Follow the purple arrows from Christ N the King Statue in the Glen of Aherlow and take in amazing views of the Galtee Mountains. This looped walk consists mainly of woodland trails and forestry tracks, traversing the southern W E shoulder of Slievenamuck Mountain. Did you know? Revel in the freedom of the great The River Aherlow runs between the Galtee outdoors; an adventure the whole Mountains and the wooded ridge of Slievenamuck. family can relish. Bring your own picnic The Glen itself is an important historical pass S and enjoy the marvelous sights along between Co. Limerick and Co. Tipperary. the trail. 8 Glen of Aherlow – Millennium Stone Loop Difficulty Level: Moderate

Lacken Tipperary 2km Gortaknockeare Cordangan Ballyglass Upper Ringfort

Ringfort

Ringfort The Steeple Δ R664 271

Carrigeenina

Christ The King R664 The Turntable Gortavoher West 500 Meters N Start W E Distance: 9km This wonderful looped walk brings you Ascent: 310m along Slievenamuck, the mountain of the pigs. The ridge of the mountain Walk Type: Looped Walk is mainly composed of . S Estimated Time: 2hrs 30 mins - 3hrs Did you know? Terrain: Forest tracks and woodland The trail incorporates the Millennium trails Stone, which was erected to celebrate The tradition of Geoffrey Keating lives on in the new millennium. From a viewing folklore of the Glen of Aherlow.Keating preached Trailhead / Finish: Christ The King area along the trail, walkers will sermons here, took refuge and, according to Statue, Glen of Aherlow, Co. Tipperary be treated to magnificent views of tradition, lived in a cave for a large part of Tipperary Town and the wider area. Nearest Town: Lisvarrinane village, the time while on the run and compiling his Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary magnum opus, Foras Feasa Ar Éirinn (c. 1634) 9 Coronation Walk (Cahir to Swiss Cottage) Difficulty Level: Easy

Limerick Juncti on R670 Tipperary Station R913 Town R640 Church St N24 Clonmel

Mitchelstown Distance: 4km Square R640 Cahir The

Ascent: Gentle, even Castle St Waterford Carrigeen

Walk Type: Linear walk St Mary’s

Estimated Time: 30mins – 45mins Cahir Castle Terrain: Riverside pathway Cahir Trailhead: Cahir Castle, Cahir, GAA Club River Suir

Co. Tipperary (Grid: S053247 OS map no. 74) Rd Barrack Start Golf Cahir AFC Finish: Swiss Cottage Car Park, Farrannagark, Course Cahir, Co. Tipperary

Walk Information Walk Nearest Town: Cahir, Co. Tipperary N

St Mary’s Rd

Follow the Butler Trail along the Coronation Walk starting at Garden W E Cahir Castle, built by the Butlers and one of Ireland’s largest Grove . The path weaves towards the southwards to the Swiss Cottage. Swiss cottage is an exquisitely beautiful cottage orné River that was originally part of Lord and Lady Cahir’s estate and was Park used for entertaining guests. S The walk moves along even ground and is surrounded by native broadleaf woodland (planted in the 1790s), including Grangemore mature beech, oak, Spanish chestnut, sycamore, laurel, rhododendron and elder. The area is also teeming with wildlife, R670 such as red squirrel, pheasant, duck, swans and woodcock.

Grangebeg

R668 Did you know?

Swiss Cottage is not only Ireland’s most beautiful Swiss Cottage cottage, it is arguably one of the most romantic

cottages to be found anywhere in the world. Finish Farranagark Ardfi nnan Swiss Cottage Add to this the fairy villages along the way and you really have something special. 500 meters 10 Knockmealdown Trail (Newcastle to ) Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

Finish Start

Cahir Ardfi nnan R665 Coolbaun River Tar Poulatar Kilmaneen Clogheen Frehans Moher Curraheen Ballyporeen R665 Curraghslagh Gortacullin Bóthar Caoch

Glenboy R668 NewcastleRiver Famine Graigue Graveyard Ponds Glenlough Curragh Gleanbeag Sheep Glengally River Hill Ballynatona Bohermagore West R668 Roches Hill Gorteeshal Kilballyboy The Vee KnockballinirySkeaghatooreen Bridge Kilcarroon Mountanglesby Knockroe Bay Lough Hill 1km Rearoe Knockshane Crohan West Knocknagearagh

Distance: 30km Ascent: 700m There are a number of loop walks that Walk Type: Linear walk The Knockmealdown trail takes can be enjoyed along the way. you on a 30km trek along country Estimated Time: 1.5 days roads, old pathways and minor »» Knockballiniry loop Terrain: Forestry tracks, hillside slopes roads and through forestry tracks »» Knockroe loop and minor roads on the scenic northern slopes of the » Knockmealdown lakes loop . » Trailhead: Newcastle Bridge, »» Crough loop Co. Tipperary This area is steeped in historical, » Duck Ponds cultural and ecological interest and has » Finish: Ballyporeen Community Centre, marvelous vistas stretching across rich »» Clogheen loop Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary agricultural lowlands to the slopes of »» Sheephill Ballyporeen Nearest Town: Ballyporeen, Clogheen the Knockmealdowns.

Walk Information Walk www.irishtrails.ie & Newcastle, Co. Tipperary

N Did you know? W E In the early summer months the lower areas of the hills are filled with rhododendron blooms. S 11 Goatenbridge – Liam Lynch Loop Difficulty Level: Moderate

Goatenbridge 1.5km Ardfi nnan 6km N Glengalla River Distance: 14km W E Ascent: 280m / 360m Start Walk Type: Looped Walk Estimated Time: 3 hrs 30 mins – 4 hrs S Terrain: Forestry roadways Trailhead / Finish: Car park at Goatenbridge, Co. Tipperary Knockballiniry (Grid: S 080 124 OS map no. 74) Roches Hill Nearest Town: ,

Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary

Liam Lynch Monument

Follow beautiful forestry roadways and travel along the shoulder of Crohan Mountain; walk along the Glengalla River and take in fantastic Kildanoge views of the Knockmealdown Mountains. If you are looking to wander off the beaten Crohan West Δ track and experience the splendour of 521 Tipperary’s landscape, this walk is perfect for you. You’ll be rewarded with lush green Owenashad River countryside and rolling landscapes.

Did you know? This walk is a favourite with the local community. It is enjoyed in all weathers. The Good Friday agreement was signed on the 75th anniversary of the death of Liam Lynch. 500 meters 12 Marlfield Fox Covert Loop Difficulty Level: Easy / Moderate

Start Coole

Marlfi eld Marlfi eld Road Knockloft y 1km

Ringfort Clonmel 4.5km

Markhams Werns Well Rock River Suir

R66

Kilnamack West N 250 Meters

Distance: 3km Fox Covert Loop is one of two looped trails in Marlfield W E Ascent: 40m / 70m Wood, the other being the Glenbawn Loop. The woods are teeming with wildlife and diverse plant species, making a Walk Type: Looped Walk very peaceful place for a leisurely walk. The blue arrows will Estimated Time: 1 hr – 1 hr 15 mins guide you around the woodland and down to a riverbank roadway before turning uphill and ascending to reach a S Terrain: Woodland Trails stone boundary wall at a gated entrance. Did you know? Trailhead / Finish: Clonmel, Follow the woodland trail along the inside of the boundary Glenbawn Wood was once the site Co. Tipperary, OS Sheet 74, S536 731 wall for 1km to return to the trailhead. Be sure to take of the fort of the O’Faolains, in the short spur to the Dún Ui Faolain ring fort whilst Nearest Town: Clonmel, chiefs of the Déisi Clan.

Walk Information Walk exploring. Enjoy. Co. Tipperary 13 East Munster Way (Carrick-On-Suir to ) Difficulty Level: Easy

Ormonde Castle

Finish

Poulakerry Glen River Kilsheelan N24 Castle Ballydine Ballynoran River Suir Deerpark To Clonmel Landscape Ballinderry Town Glen Lower Parks R680 Kildroughtaun Weir Carrick on Churchtown R680 Coolnamuck Tower Suir Demesne Glen Upper Tower Windgap / Glasha River Ardmore To Waterford 500 Meters Start

Distance: 10 km Explore part of The Butler Trail, which starts at Ormond Castle in Carrick on Suir. The trail follows the River Suir N Ascent: Gentle, even as far as the quaint village of Kilsheelin. Walk Type: Linear Walk Ormond Castle is the only unfortified manor house in Ireland and was built by Thomas ‘Black Tom’ Estimated Time: 2hrs 30 mins – 3hrs Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond in 1560 while his cousin, W E Terrain: Riverside pathways Queen Elizabeth 1 was in power. Many of the Queens favourite symbols and workmanship were included in Trailhead : Pick up the East Munster the manor as a symbol of Tom’s allegiance however Way at the front of Ormond Castle, Queen Elizabeth never came to visit Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary S (Grid: S 404 215 OS map no. 75) Finish: Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary (Grid: S 285 232 OS map no. 75) Did you know? Nearest Town: Carrick-On-Suir, Walk from Ormond Castle (the famous Butler Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary home) in Carrick-on-Suir to Kilsheelan. Relaxing along the River Suir you can use the local bus to bring you back to Carrick-on-Suir. 14 Glengarra Millennium Trail Difficulty Level: Easy / Moderate

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Distance: 7km Ascent: 250m W E Walk Type: Looped Walk Estimated Time: 2hrs – 2hrs 30 mins Cullenagh S Terrain: Forestry tracks and riverside pathways Trailhead / Finish: Glengarra Bridge, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

Walk Information Walk Nearest Town: Cahir, Co. Tipperary Hostel

Millenium Forest

Situated on the southern slopes of the Galtees, Hopkinsrea Glengarra Millennium trail provides walkers with spectacular views of the lowlands and Knockmealdown Mountains. A visit to this former demesne woodland is a real treat. Its exotic tree and shrub species make for a unique experience. Impressive specimen trees River of Bhutan pine, Monterey cypress, giant sequoia Cahir and yew stand tall within easy access of the 13km main car park and forest road. There is a closed canopy of exotic rhododendron over the main access road that flowers in the early summer and is worth a visit to see in itself. M8 Note: All dogs should be kept on a lead Start R639

Glengarra Bridge Forest Enterance 500 meters Did you know? This is a great walking trail to enjoy with your children or to take your dog for a walk. 15 (Cashel to Golden) Difficulty Level: Easy

Rock of Cashel

Thurles

Ring Fort Mount Judkin Lisheen Mount Judkin Rd Site of Start Kilbrista Mantle River Suir Chruch Ballygriffi n Hill Little Ballinamona Horeabbey Cashel Clonmel Mantle Hore Abbey Hill Great Castlelake

N74 N74 Baurstookeen Dublin

Farranamanagh Ringfort River Suir River Seargeant’s Lot

GoldenComerford’s Lot M8 Tipperary Town Knockroe Hoops Lot Finish Cork 500 Meters

Explore part of the historic Tipperary Heritage Way Distance: 10.5km and see ancient ruins and diverse wildlife along the Ascent: Gentle, even banks of the River Suir. Archaeological and historical N sites are located throughout the route. Walk Type: Linear walk Starting at the majestic , overlooking Estimated Time: 2hrs – 2hrs 30 mins the Golden Vale, the trail moves along the riverside Terrain: Quiet country roads and pathways in the direction of the village of Golden. W E riverside pathways Trailhead: The Rock of Cashel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Did you know? Finish: Bridge in Golden, Golden, Legend associates the Rock of Cashel with St. Patrick, but the S Co. Tipperary name comes from Caiseal, meaning “stone fort,” and the

Walk Information Walk Nearest Town: Cashel, Co. Tipperary hill was originally the residence of the kings of Munster. 16 Grange Crag Loop Difficulty Level: Easy / Moderate

Distance: 6km

Ascent: 230m / 310m Urlingford 6km Walk Type: Looped Walk Estimated Time: 1hr 30mins - 2hrs Ringfort Terrain: Forestry tracks, woodland trails Tower and country roads Trailhead / Finish: Hogan’s Pub, Grange, Co. Tipperary Grangecastle Nearest Town: Glengoole (New Walk Information Walk Birmingham), Co. Tipperary Ringfort

Mound

Deer Grange Crag Loop is renowned for its Castle Park beautiful views, bringing walkers along forestry pathways and past the historic Victorian ‘Ice-House’. Grange As the trail ascends, you can look down on the magnificent ruins of Kilcooley Abbey and take in amazing views of the surrounding countryside Start N as far west as the Devil’s Bit Mountains and Keeper Hill. W E

Grangehill S Did you know? Featuring a Victorian Ice House and Wellington Monument with views 250 meters of Kilcooley Abbey and across the entire county. This path is a must. 17 Eamonn an Chnoic Difficulty Level: Moderate

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Distance: 8km W E Ascent: 150m Walk Type: Looped Walk Estimated Time: 2hrs 30 mins – 3 hrs S Terrain: Minor roads, old laneways and fields Mogland Trailhead / Finish: Upperchurch Village, Co. Tipperary Nearest Town: Upperchurch Village,

Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary Carew

Ring Fort Ring Fort

Ring Fort Knockaviltoge Located in the village of Upperchurch near Thurles, this looped trail passes along quiet country roads and forestry boundaries. Gortn ada It has beautiful views of the Comeragh, Knockmealdowns, Galtees, Slievenamon and Devil’s Bit Mountains. Glenbeg Watch out for the remains of a fulacht fia on your right (a mound of soil with a slight depression at its centre which acted as a cooking pit in the Bronze age) as you move along the forestry boundary. Start Gortatooda

Finish Town Bog UpperChurch Did you know? The name of the walk comes from a Robin Hood figure, Eamonn, who roamed the hills of Tipperary Cooga th th in the 17 /18 century. 300 meters To Thurles 18 Inch Loop Walk Difficulty Level: Easy / Moderate

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Distance: 5km W E Ascent: 14m Walk Type: Looped Walk Fishmoyne River S Estimated Time: 1hr 20mins Terrain: Country Roads, woodlands, riverbanks and Magherareagh farmland pathways Trailhead / Finish: Monroe Church, Inch, Co. Tipperary Nearest Town: Inch & Thurles, Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary Inch Church R498 (Ruin) Church Pollagh

The Inch Loop walk takes you along Cromoge River pleasant country roads, riverbanks, farmland pathways and woodlands. Walkers will traverse the historical Inch heartlands of Monroe, Inch and Magherareagh. Along the route there are no fewer than five church sites, the earliest of which dates to the 6th century and a fine example of an Anglo Norman Motte Bouladuff The Rag beside the ruins of Inch Church.

The surrounding area is full of wildlife, Church particularly along the Cromogue River and around Toberfelim woodlands. The trail Monroe goes by Inch House and returns via the old chapel walk to Monroe Church. Thurles Start

Did you know? 500 meters This trail has beautiful and varied scenery along the way with quite a history behind it. Due to it’s even terrain, it makes for a beautiful run. 19 Devils Bit Loop Difficulty Level: Moderate

Did you know?

Distance: 5km Legend has it that the Devil bit a chunk of rock out of the mountains (Devil’s Bit) during an epic battle with St. Patrick. After the battle the Ascent: 200m / 430m Devil spat out the rock and it landed in Cashel (The Rock of Cashel). Walk Type: Looped Walk Estimated Time: 1 hr 30 mins – 2 hrs Terrain: Sandy laneways, forestry tracks and hillside paths

Trailhead / Finish: Devil’s Bit Car Park, Devils Bit Mountain Barnane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

Nearest Town: Templemore, Little Rock Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary

The Gap

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Rock A wonderful 5km loop that utilises forestry Tower tracks and hillside paths to provide a pleasant W E walking trail with views of Lough Derg and Slievenamon and distant views of the Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains. Although the loop does not ascend the summit, walkers have the option of taking a S short spur to the top if they want to see views Templemore 3km of the eight surrounding counties. From your starting point the trail ascends a stony lane by a field and then reaches a Ringfort forestry area, where you will encounter the Rock Tower. As you pass through a forestry road, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Start Galtee Mountains. As the trail ascends gently Barnane uphill and across open countryside, it rewards walkers with stunning views of Lough Derg and the Slieve Blooms while to the south you can take in the lush vales of Tipperary. Descend by following the track to rejoin the 500 meters purple arrows and retrace your steps downhill to your starting point. 20 Beech Trail ( – ) Difficulty Level: Moderate

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Distance: 2.5km W E Ascent: 30m Knockanacree Walk Type: Looped Walk Featherbed Lane S Ring Fort Estimated Time: 50mins – 1hr Terrain: Woodland trail Trailhead / Finish: Knockanacree Woods, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary Fox Earth

Nearest Town: Cloughjordan, Old Boreen

Walk Information Walk Co. Tipperary

The Hollows

Knocknacree Wood

Ring Water Works Fort

Shinrone Start

Schoaboy Knockanacree Woods covers 41 hectares (a little over a 100 acres) Ring Fort Oxpark R491 of land. It is teeming with wildlife, from sparrowhawks and red squirrel The Kennels to foxes and badgers. The trail is Ballysteena particularly beautiful in springtime Cloughjordan 1km Crossroads with the blossoming of bluebells and 250 meters wild garlic. Did you know? The dominant tree species covering the trail is beech, hence the trail’s Wild strawberries grow along the central namesake; they crowd together paths during the summer months, alongside to create an amazingly beautiful the yellow creeping St. John’s Wort. cathedral-like impression. The beauty to be found on the trails

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Christ the King overlooking

the Glen of Aherlow Pic: Jimmy Barry

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