Knockalough – Red Hugh Loop/Lúibe Aodh Ruadh

Hiking Moderate

County

Tipperary

Distance

4 km

Duration

1.5 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

180 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Knockalough forestry entrance, Curraghduff
  • No dogs

This walk on forestry roads, farm land and minor roadways crosses Knockmehill, with a short stretch along by the Owenbeg River before it climbs and loops around the lower slopes of Knockalough. The route explores an area linked with Red Hugh O’Donnell, last Chieftain of Tir Conaill.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

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

Along the way

Heritage & points of interest

Nature & wildlife

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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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