Glounreagh Loop
This trail begins at the small farm known as King’s Yard. Here, you can park your car right at the start of the trails and grab some snacks in the small shop on site. This lovely little base also offers teas and coffees for weary walkers on their return, and there are even bathrooms complete with showers on site.
Follow the red arrow markers for the Glounreagh Loop, which starts at King’s Yard trailhead and heads up into the Galtees. Once the initial 160m climb from the farmyard is completed, the walk levels out. As you stroll out onto the open hillside, the Glounreagh river will be on your left at the bottom of the valley. From the bridge, the path skirts the other side of the valley, where you’ll find yourself a lot closer to the river. From here, continue following the black markers along the forest tracks back to the trailhead.
Distance: 6.5km
Time: 2 - 2.5 hrs
Trailhead: King's Yard
Waymarking: Red arrows on yellow background
Dogs Allowed: No
Nearest Town: Kilbeheny
Trail Type: Farm track on open hillside and forest road
Difficulty: Moderate
Moderate Grade Definition: Will include predominantly Class 3 trails but can include sections of Class 1, Class 2 or Class 4 Trails (typically for no more than 30% of the route distance). Overall the route will have rough underfoot conditions and may include uphill sections taking up to 10 minutes to walk.
Facilities:
In Kilbehenny: Parking, toilets (at community centre) and small shop
At trailhead: Small shop, toilets/shower, parking and camping
- Contact: Ballyhoura Tourist Office
- Kings Yard, Knocknagalty, Kilbehenny, County Limerick, Ireland
- +353 63 91300
- reception@ballyhoura.org