Nire Valley Trails - Sgilloges walk

Walking
County Waterford
5/5
4 reviews
Grade Strenuous
Length 3.4 km
Am 1 hour 45 minutes
Format Linear
Dogs Allowed No
Waymarking Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Nire Valley Car Park
Finish Point
Nire Valley Car Park
Nearest Town to Start Ballymacarbry
Grid Ref. S 277 128
Lat. and Long. 52.266829, -7.595174

This walk takes you on sand road, roadway, track and mountain terrain to the Sgilloge Loughs, two of the six lakes in the Nire Valley on the lower slopes of the Comeragh Mountains returning by the same route. The area is beautiful and remote with scenic views.

Maps and other information

Facilities

Car prking, accommodation, pub, food, restaurants

Please keep dogs under close control

Map Guides

Map Guides

Walk Waterford (From Sea to Mountain) - A series of 20 walks throughout Waterford

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 75
5/5
01/31/2022

Claire from Waterford

Beautiful walk for a sunny January morning. Easy to follow trail. Hiking boots are a must, & the weather changes fast so be prepared for sun, rain or hail! Fabulous views, don't forget to turn around on the hike up to appreciate the scenery behind you. A must do.
5/5
04/03/2021

Dots Keane from Tipperary

Stunning 😍
5/5
10/08/2020

Anne Kennedy from Waterford

Very well signed walk, beautiful wooden bridge and short wooden pathway protecting marshy habitat. Hiking boots advised though terrain is not difficult. The lakes are in a stunning setting. On our second visit we witnessed An Bean Píobaire, the wind blowing the water of a waterfall behind the lakes, looks likes smoke, hence The Woman Smoking the ClayPipe. Trailhead easy to locate past Hanora’s Cottage & ample car parking space. Bring a snack and enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside with only the the baa-ing of sheep 🐑 to interrupt the silence.
5/5
09/19/2020

Anne Kennedy from Waterford

Walked on a glorious September day. Stunning views. Very well signed. Fish jumping in the lake, bird of prey fishing. Recommend hiking boots ankle support over stony climbs. Beautiful timber bridge over stream, timber pathway over rushes to protect habitat. Highly recommend.

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