Knockalough - Red Hugh Loop/Lúibe Aodh Ruadh

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are NOT to be taken on to private farmland. Dogs are allowed on forestry roads but strictly on a lead.

Walking

County Tipperary

Grade Moderate

Length 4 km

Am 1 hour 30 minutes

Format Loop

Ascent 180 m

Dogs Allowed No

Waymarking Green arrow on yellow background

Start Point

Knockalough forestry entrance, Curraghduff

Finish Point

Knockalough forestry entrance, Curraghduff

Nearest Town to Start Upperchurch

Grid Ref. R 98871 59696

Lat. and Long. 52.68869, -8.01742

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This walk on forestry roads, farm land and minor roadways crosses Knockmehill, with a short stretch along by the Owenbeg River before it climbs and loops around the lower slopes of Knockalough. The route explores an area linked with Red Hugh O'Donnell, last Chieftain of Tir Conaill.