Glen of Aherlow – Bianconi Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Tipperary

Distance

3.8 km

Duration

1.2 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

120 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Christ the King statue, Glen of Aherlow
  • Dogs allowed

This loop on forestry tracks, woodland trails and minor road takes in the Nature Park where there are some quiet spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The walk is named after Charles Bianconi’s horse drawn carriage services that passed through this forest in the 1800’s.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

1501752002252502750 km1.8 km3.6 km254 m

Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Viewpoints

Heritage & points of interest

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

Pygmy ShrewField MouseRed AdmiralPeacock ButterflyMarsham's Nomad Bee

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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