Knockalough - Knockalough Loop/Lúibe Cnoc an Loig
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are NOT to be taken on to private farmland. Dogs are allowed on forestry roads but strictly on a lead.
Grade
Moderate
Length
8.4 km
Am
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
280 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Purple 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
This walk on forestry roads, farm land and minor roadways crosses Knockmehill, with a short stretch along the Owenbeg River before it climbs and loops around close to the summit of Knockalough. There are fine views from the higher part of the trail over the counties Tipperary, Limerick and Clare.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
John Egan - Rural Recreation Officer | Email: johnegan@stdc.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 66
Emily from Tipperary
Really enjoyed this walk. Very nice scenery and very quiet. However, I think the walk is around 10km and 450m ascent rather than what's listed - I tracked it. A few additional signs would be handy in places esp as the grass is very high at this time of the year. Overall really nice and I'll do it again.
NOTE FROM SPORT IRELAND OUTDOORS: The distance above tracked by the reviewer most likely includes the Extension to the Knockalough Loop.
NOTE FROM SPORT IRELAND OUTDOORS: The distance above tracked by the reviewer most likely includes the Extension to the Knockalough Loop.
Mina from Tipperary
NOTE FROM SPORT IRELAND OUTDOORS: Thank you very much for bringing the trail length to our attention, we have updated this now.