Castle Oliver Loop
The Castle Oliver Loop takes in some unique historical sites of the region including views of Castle Oliver (1800s), the site of the original castle (Castle Oliver Farm), its gates, walls and woodland and traverses the grounds of what was once a 81km2 estate with Olivers Folly the dominant feature of the landscape.
Begin your walk at the Ballyorgan Community Park (adjacent to the Ballyoura Mountain Lodges), follow the green arrows through and note spurs to Olivers folly and a natural woodland habitat.
Trail Start/Finish Point: Ballyorgan, Co Limerick
Terrain: Country Roads, Forest path and Pasture
Trail Waymarking: Green Arrow Length of Trail: 8km
Trail Grade: Moderate Time to Complete: 2 to 2.5 hours
Total Ascent: 90m Format: Loop
Dogs allowed on a leash
Remeber 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
- Contact: Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
- Ballyorgan, County Limerick, Ireland
- +353 (0)63 91300
- [email protected]