County
Waterford
Distance
166.5 km
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Difficult
Total Ascent
1990 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Entrance to Walton Causeway Park on R911
- Public transport · Bus Eireann bus
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- No dogs
- Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead
This route is designed for the experienced touring cyclist with four really tough climbs and some of the most scenic upland countryside imaginable. It passes via Lemybrien, Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Ballymacarbry, Rathgormack, Mahon Bridge, Mahon Falls, Kilrossanty, Kilbrien and Bery’s Cross and includes a loop from Carrickbeg with the back-breaking Sheskin Hill. You also meander through the gorgeous Nire Valley, into the heart of the Comeraghs, climb to Powers the Pot, descend through enchanting uplands, climb to the Máma Road with downhill for about the last 13 kilometres.
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Natural features
Peaks
Heritage & points of interest
Food & drink
Picnic areas
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.