Lough Avalla Farm loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
5.2 km
Am
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
140 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Lay-by at Gortlecka Crossroads, Mullaghmor, Burren National Park
Finish Point
Lay-by at Gortlecka Crossroads, Mullaghmor, Burren National Park
Nearest Town to Start
Corofin
Grid Ref.
R 303 944
Lat. and Long.
52.996638, -9.036644
This loop is waymarked with standing stone slabs and passes through an old celtic farm, touching on the shores of Lough Avalla. On sandy roadways, farm tracks, laneways and open Burren ground it includes an ascent to a stone cairn, a line of high €˜cliffs' and a mix of stone fields, scrub and pastures with great views, particularly of Mullaghmore.
Maps and other information
The landowner asks for your co-operation that no dogs are brought along the Lough Avalla Farm loop.
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 51
Fiona from Kilkenny
While on a mini-break to north Clare we were very keen to go for a hike / walk through the real Burren, and without thinking that we might be doing any damage to that unique landscape... the Lough Avalla loop walk was recommended to us by someone with local knowledge. Lucky us, the walk was truly spectacular!
From the parking at the well-signed Trailhead, ...and the hand-turned walking poles provided by the land-owner, ...and the clearly marked and supremely well-thought-out trail route, ...and the mixture of forest, rocky, and lake-side terrain, ... and the rustic, hand-made gates and guard-rails, ... and the incredible views,... and the giddy goats and curly-haired cows we met along the way,... to the very pleasant and equally interesting farmer (and trail-maker) we were fortunate to encounter as we finished up our walk,... these were a wonderful couple of hours very well spent, and we got exercise into the bargain!!
From the parking at the well-signed Trailhead, ...and the hand-turned walking poles provided by the land-owner, ...and the clearly marked and supremely well-thought-out trail route, ...and the mixture of forest, rocky, and lake-side terrain, ... and the rustic, hand-made gates and guard-rails, ... and the incredible views,... and the giddy goats and curly-haired cows we met along the way,... to the very pleasant and equally interesting farmer (and trail-maker) we were fortunate to encounter as we finished up our walk,... these were a wonderful couple of hours very well spent, and we got exercise into the bargain!!
Maura from Meath
This is a really lovely walk, and especially suitable if you are not too fit but still want to stretch your legs - none of the inclines are too steep and there are plenty of fantastic viewing spots that give a good excuse to stop and catch your breath. The designer of this trail should be particularly congratulated for their signage - this is really excellent. At no point did we feel that we were lost, as the next arrow always seemed to come in to view just in time. I believe that during the summer the farmer who developed this trail opens his doors for tea and scones - that would have been a fantastic end to the walk. Hopefully we will get a chance to go back during the summer to do it again. Really recommend.
Nicky from Galway
Walked this trail today and really enjoyed it. Not too strenuous but had to take care on wet rocks. Well organised and marked out. Saw goats, kids and other animals as we walked. Lovely views of the local countryside.
Nancy from Clare
This is a lovely trail that is not too difficult, no big climbs but need to take care underfoot on descent. Fab views, particularly of Mullaghmore
Michelle from Clare