Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop
If bringing your dogs, please clean up after them.
Follow the blue arrows: This is a peaceful loop on forestry roads and woodland trails and includes a steady climb between spruce, fir and pine trees through the townland of Coolroe Beg before its descent back to the trailhead. The route includes 240m of ascent, with a highpoint of 300m.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Alannah O’Callaghan (RRO) Tel: 029 60633
Out of office hours contact: Alannah O’Callaghan Tel: 086 0849 955
Facilities
Parking: At trailhead.
No services at trailhead. Public toilets at train station in Banteer.
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OSI Maps
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Public Transportation
Bus Eireann: route 243
Irish Rail: Killarney to Banteer (daily),
Cork Kent to Banteer (daily – depending on time may have to get connection in Mallow)