Ballyorgan Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
12.5 km
Time
6 hours 40 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
300 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Red arrows on white background
Start Point
Ballyorgan
Finish Point
Ballyorgan
Nearest Town to Start
Ballyorgan
Grid Ref.
R 680 183
Lat. and Long.
52.315361, -8.469307
The Ballyorgan Loop has a variety of terrain and scenery, from shady riverside glades to hilltop panoramas, and some good points of interest along the way.
Maps and other information
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OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 73
Simon from United Kingdom
A well-devised, well-kept and well-waymarked trail with several points of historical interest. My brother and I walked it in June '17 and felt rewarded by our efforts. Whether it would be ideal (underfoot) at other times of the year I cannot say, though the path along the river is protected from livestock intrusion by a stout wooden paling. My top tip would be to include the 5 minute deviation to the top of Carrigeenamronely with its stumpy trig point and panoramic views. Definitely not a stroll in the park, though the opening 7 or 8 km are gentle enough. My second tip would be refreshments in the Village Inn at the end...nice!
Phil from Clare