Darragh Hills Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
7.7 km
Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
260 m
Waymarking
Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Darragh Bridge, Darragh, Co. Limerick
Finish Point
Darragh Bridge, Darragh, Co. Limerick
Nearest Town to Start
Kilfinnane
Lat. and Long.
52.305832, -8.4072267
This walk heads uphill to the forestry where it follows forest roads and woodland paths as it meanders through the trees and climbs to reach Carrighenry Hill and on to the highest point of the loop close to the summit of Carrigeenamronely. There are fine views out over the surrounding Golden Vale countryside.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG, Main St., Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Tel: 063-91300 E-mail: info@ballyhoura.org
Web:www.ballyhouracountry.com
Facilities
Car park
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 73
Fergal from Kerry
Very interesting and varied trail but do make sure to wear waterproof walking boots, it is very wet at the moment, November 2014. Well worth the effort to get here and easily completed the trail in 2 hours. Some inclines are quite steep but nothing too serious! Recommended.
Eoghan from Cork
Went with a family party of almost twenty ranging in ages from 9 to almost 60 on December 28 2013. Fitness levels were from the very very fit to those that could do with some more exercise. For those used to walking it is indeed a very moderate, enjoyable and interesting walk/trek. It is well signed, once the walk begins, but finding the trail-head proved quite a challenge and might need a rethink by planners.
The strong advice is proper footwear and proper clothing and bring food and water. Though the journey is completed in less than three hours it should be treated like any day on the mountain - be prepared for anything. Underfoot conditions ranged from road, through peat, to muddy paths and fields that required waterproof shoes/boots. We had a number of fallers, nothing serious, but underfoot the descent was often challenging. Walking sticks or poles also advised.
However I don't want to put people off. This is a great walk and was enjoyed by all (in spite of mutterings during the journey) and for the majority it was their first walk and they are looking forward to the next one.
A moderate walk with soupcons of challenge :-)
The strong advice is proper footwear and proper clothing and bring food and water. Though the journey is completed in less than three hours it should be treated like any day on the mountain - be prepared for anything. Underfoot conditions ranged from road, through peat, to muddy paths and fields that required waterproof shoes/boots. We had a number of fallers, nothing serious, but underfoot the descent was often challenging. Walking sticks or poles also advised.
However I don't want to put people off. This is a great walk and was enjoyed by all (in spite of mutterings during the journey) and for the majority it was their first walk and they are looking forward to the next one.
A moderate walk with soupcons of challenge :-)
Bridget from Limerick
This is a very popular walk with great variety....ancient beech wood, holy well, conifer forest, oak, ash, badger, fox, hare, deer and squirrel...keep your eyes, ears and nose open. Be sure to sign the book hidden in the stones at Castlegale
Bernhard Klein from Limerick