Knockmealdowns Trails - Crough Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
3.8 km
Time
1 hour
Format
Loop
Ascent
100 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
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Start Point
Knockballiniry Car Park
Finish Point
Knockballiniry Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Goatenbridge
Grid Ref.
S 07892 12104
Lat. and Long.
52.26091, -7.88512
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
External Links
Trail Management
Knockmealdown Active at www.knockmealdownactive.com
Facilities
At Goatenbrige: Car parking, shop, public house, accommodation, restaurant
At trailhead: Car parking
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 74
Public Transportation
Local bus services to Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Clogheen and Ballyporeen