Ballinvreena Loop Walk
This walk climbs through farmland into forestry and through an area that is rich in history – both ancient and modern. You will come across Cush Earthworks which contains an extensive complex of ancient fields and enclosures and was excavated in 1932-1934. These excavations revealed that the site was continuously occupied by an agricultural community from around 1000 BC to 400 AD. There are several information panels on the excavations at Cush available to view in Ballinvreena Community centre.
Ballinvreena Community Centre is where this walk starts and it has its own unique history. At the turn of the century, crossroads dancing at Corbett’s Cross, Ballinvreena was one of the main social activities of the area. The dance here became the weekly meeting place of locals, both young and old. In 1972, Ronnie Drew and The Dubliners entertained in an open-air concert which was a marvellous success and the first of its kind in Ireland.
This walk is suitable for all ages. It is all road and trail with the only hill at the start going up through the fields.
Distance: 7km
Total ascent: 135m
Time: 2 - 2.5 hrs
Waymarking arrow colour: Blue arrow
Trail start: Ballinvreena Community Centre
Trail format: Loop
Trail type: Grassy trail, forest track and minor roads
Difficulty: Moderate
These trails may have some climbs and may have an uneven surface where the going is rough underfoot with some obstacles such as protruding roots, rocks etc. The routes are appropriate for people with a moderate level of fitness and some walking experience. Specific outdoor walking footwear and clothing are recommended.
Dogs: Allowed on a leash
Livestock Warning Caution: Livestock on Route
Nearest town: Kilfinane 4 km
Latitude and Longitude: 52.39043, -8.438039
Nearest services: Car park and otherservices available in Kilfinane 4 km
OSI Discovery Series map sheet number: Sheet No 73
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 Number: 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
- Contact: Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
- Ballinvreena Community hall, Ballinvreena, County Limerick, Ireland
- +353 63 91300
- [email protected]