Knockmealdowns Trails - Sheep Hill Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
7.8 km
Time
3 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
230 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Green arrow on white background
Start Point
Ballyporeen Parochial Hall
Finish Point
Ballyporeen Parochial Hall
Nearest Town to Start
Ballyporeen
Grid Ref.
R 93253 13125
Lat. and Long.
52.2701, -8.09956
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
Car parking, shops, public houses, accommodation, restaurants
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 74
Public Transportation
Local bus services to Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Clogheen and Ballyporeen