Attychraan Loop

Attychraan Loop
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Take some time out to enjoy the spectacular views from the Attychran Loop into the Galtee Mountains. The low difficulty level of this walk and the car parking, toilets and small shop at the trailhead make it an excellent choice for families.

This trail passes through Galtee Castle Woods which despite its name, is sadly not home to a castle! Galtee Castle Woods lies 10km Northeast of Mitchelstown. A local farming family have developed a trailhead at Kings Yard which consists of toilets, shower, car park, a small coffee shop and a camping area. The Castle was built in the late 1700s as a hunting lodge for the second Earl of Kingston, it was remodelled by the third Earl in the 1820s but was demolished in 1940 and the stones were used to build the Catholic Church in nearby Glanworth. All that remains are the red sandstone stables and an outline of the tennis court. You'll also pass the remnants of a water mill which functioned as a turbine generating electricity for the castle.

The loop follows a forestry road along the east bank of the Attychraan river with fine views up into the Galtee Mountains opening up. Joining a tarred road, the loop crosses a bridge over the Funshion (returning to County Limerick!) and veers left onto a winding farm road.

Distance: 4km

Total ascent: 70m

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 1 to 1.5hr

Waymarking: Purple arrow

Easy Grade Definition: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally suitable for family groups including children and the elderly. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.

Trail Start point: Galtee Castle Woods

Trail type: Woodland trails, sandy roadways and forest tracks

Trail Format: Loop

Dogs: not allowed

Facilities at trailhead: Car parking, tea/coffee vending machine, shower facilities and toilets

OSI Discovery Series map sheet number: Sheet No 74

Remember Leave No Trace, plan ahead and prepare. Be considerate of others. Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground. Leave what you Find. Dispose of waste properly. Fires not allowed

Emergency Contact Numbers: 999 or 112

This loop has been developed with the kind assistance of the local Landowners and Coillte. It is understood that if persons enter private land they do so by permission and with the consent of the landowners and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so with any rights

Map available at https://www.sportireland.ie/

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Download Attychraan Loop Guide
  • Contact: Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
  • Attychraan Loop Trail Car Park, Carrigeen, County Limerick, Ireland
  • +353 (0)63 91300
  • [email protected]

Suitable for:

Families Walkers & Hikers
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Take some time out to enjoy the spectacular views from the Attychran Loop into the Galtee Mountains. The low difficulty level of this walk and the car parking, toilets and small shop at the trailhead make it an excellent choice for families.

This trail passes through Galtee Castle Woods which despite its name, is sadly not home to a castle! Galtee Castle Woods lies 10km Northeast of Mitchelstown. A local farming family have developed a trailhead at Kings Yard which consists of toilets, shower, car park, a small coffee shop and a camping area. The Castle was built in the late 1700s as a hunting lodge for the second Earl of Kingston, it was remodelled by the third Earl in the 1820s but was demolished in 1940 and the stones were used to build the Catholic Church in nearby Glanworth. All that remains are the red sandstone stables and an outline of the tennis court. You'll also pass the remnants of a water mill which functioned as a turbine generating electricity for the castle.

The loop follows a forestry road along the east bank of the Attychraan river with fine views up into the Galtee Mountains opening up. Joining a tarred road, the loop crosses a bridge over the Funshion (returning to County Limerick!) and veers left onto a winding farm road.

Distance: 4km

Total ascent: 70m

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 1 to 1.5hr

Waymarking: Purple arrow

Easy Grade Definition: Generally flat trails with a smooth surface and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. These trails are generally suitable for family groups including children and the elderly. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.

Trail Start point: Galtee Castle Woods

Trail type: Woodland trails, sandy roadways and forest tracks

Trail Format: Loop

Dogs: not allowed

Facilities at trailhead: Car parking, tea/coffee vending machine, shower facilities and toilets

OSI Discovery Series map sheet number: Sheet No 74

Remember Leave No Trace, plan ahead and prepare. Be considerate of others. Respect Farm Animals and Wildlife. Travel and Camp on Durable Ground. Leave what you Find. Dispose of waste properly. Fires not allowed

Emergency Contact Numbers: 999 or 112

This loop has been developed with the kind assistance of the local Landowners and Coillte. It is understood that if persons enter private land they do so by permission and with the consent of the landowners and no matter how often they enter, or in what numbers, they do not do so with any rights

Map available at https://www.sportireland.ie/

Download Ballyhoura Trails Guide App - your personal guide to the loop walks of Ballyhoura Country!

Download Attychraan Loop Guide
  • Contact: Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
  • Attychraan Loop Trail Car Park, Carrigeen, County Limerick, Ireland
  • +353 (0)63 91300
  • [email protected]

Suitable for:

Families Walkers & Hikers