Ballyhoura - Castlepook Loop
Car parking fee on entry 5 euro - coins only
Opening hours: 8.00 - 22.00 sharp (January to December)
Grade
Severe
Length
48.5 km
Time
6 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
1100 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Red
Start Point
Glenosheen Car Park
Finish Point
Glenosheen Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Ardpatrick
Grid Ref.
R 656 185
Lat. and Long.
52.319412, -8.506468
This is the longest and most demanding of the Ballyhoura Trails with tight twisty singletrack, the biggest, longest climbs and steepest, longest sweeping fast descents. The singletrack is both technical and narrow with loads of ups and downs, tight turns and technical rocky bits as well as small rock steps and elevated timber boardwalk sections. Surface is very variable and includes loose gravel, rocks, mud, roots and water. It accesses some very high ground which is exposed to bad weather and can be very windy.
External Links
Facilities
In Ardpatrick: Pub, coffee shop
At trailhead: Car parking, toilets, showers, bike wash, snacks, tea, coffees
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 73
