Blackwater Way – Avondhu Section

Hiking Moderate

County

Cork

Distance

126.2 km

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

3690 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Clogheen
  • Public transport · At Start: Daily express bus and limited local service Check with Bus Eireann. At End:None
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • No dogs
  • Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead

Northern section of the 168km Blackwater Way long-distance trail, following the River Blackwater valley. Features river views, rolling countryside, and historic sites. Part of a longer national waymarked trail.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Along the way

Viewpoints

Peaks

+6 more nearby

Heritage & points of interest

+11 more nearby

Food & drink

+32 more nearby

Picnic areas

Nature & wildlife

Fritileán réiscChaffinchWrenBlue TitRobin

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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