Knockmealdowns Trails - Knockmealdown Trail
Grade
Strenuous
Length
33.2 km
Time
15 hours
Format
Linear
Ascent
700 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Red arrow on white background
Start Point
Ballyporeen Parochial Hall
Finish Point
Newcastle
Nearest Town to Start
Ballyuporeen
Grid Ref.
R 93253 13125
/ S 12961 13409
Lat. and Long.
52.2701, -8.09956
/ 52.27255, -7.81083
The Knockmealdown Trails take you on gravelled access roads, old paths and minor tarred roads/boreens, mainly through Coillte forest on the scenic northern slopes of the Knockmealdown Mountains, an area steeped in historical, cultural and ecological interest with attractive vistas across the rich agricultural lowlands to mountains beyond.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Knockmealdown Active at www.knockmealdownactive.com
Facilities
Car parking, shops, public houses, accommodation, restaurants
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 74
Public Transportation
Local bus services to Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Clogheen and Ballyporeen