Glen of Aherlow – Ballinacourty Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Tipperary

Distance

8.3 km

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

240 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

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

This loop follows woodland trail and forestry track in an ascent through Aherlow Nature Park and Ballinacourty Woods. It traverses the southern shoulder of Slievenamuck offering the walker some beautiful views to the Galty Mountains across the Glen of Aherlow.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

1001502002503000 km2.5 km5.1 km253 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

Blue TitCoal TitHouse MartinBlackcapWren

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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