Knockalough - Mór Loop/Lúibe Mór 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
10.4 km
Am
3 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
400 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Red arrow on a 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
Follow the forestry tracks, country roads, farm boreens and pastures around Knockalough for spectacular views of the countryside. The southern end of the trail takes in the townland of Foilagoule and on to Knockacaranduff Commons, where clear sightlines to the Galtees, the Knockmealdowns and Slievenamon are achieved from the viewing platform at the old trigonometric station.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
John Egan - Rural Recreation Officer | Email: johnegan@stdc.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 66