Rath Beag Loop

Hiking Moderate

County

Waterford

Distance

3.1 km

Duration

1.2 hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Total Ascent

340 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Dogs allowed

This walk follows forest roads as it passes by a small ring fort and close to Carrigsheegowna, a striking projection of sandstone. The trail runs through the forest under Knockanaffrin Ridge and the Comeragh Mountains, which dominate the scenery.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

2602803003203403600 km0.9 km1.8 km344 m

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

Along the way

Peaks

Nature & wildlife

Speckled WoodSmall TortoiseshellRingletMeadow Brown

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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