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This 4.8 km trail follows the Ballyhoura Nature Trail, but includes a longer section of forest road and track, marked by orange waymarkers. The route passes close to the fast-flowing stream known as Gleann Easa Mór - the Glen of the Great Waterfall. This loop also incorporates the Trim Trail, which features 19 different obstacles designed for both children and adults of all fitness levels to help improve and maintain physical fitness.

This walk brings you through beautiful stands of mature Scot's Pine and Beech as it follows forest tracks and trails over the Lyre na Freaghaun stream, alongside Sitka Spruce plantations and adjacent to Gleann Easa Mór. The trail ascends what is locally known as “Lenihan’s Steps” - please take care and watch for mountain bikers - before beginning the return journey to the car park.

Trail Start/Finish Point: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails Entrance Car Park

Trail Waymarking: Orange Arrows

Length of Trail: 4.8 km

Trail Grade: Moderate

Time to Complete: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Ascent: 70 m

Format: Loop

Dogs: Allowed on a leash

Terrain: Forest tracks and trail

Nearest Town to Start: Ardpatrick

Please adhere to the “Leave No Trace Principles”

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 are not permitted

Nearest Services: Anglesbourgh 2km and Mitchelstown 9km

Emergency Contact Details: 999 or 112

Trail Management Company: Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG

These loops have been developed with the kind assistance of 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.

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