Ballinaboola Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
9.3 km
Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
200 m
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Ballinaboola Woods Car Park, Ardpatrick
Finish Point
Ballinaboola Woods Car Park, Ardpatrick
Nearest Town to Start
Ardpatrick
Lat. and Long.
52.3156584, -8.6129115
This loop takes you on forestry roads and tracks as it ascends the shoulder of Knockduv Mountain before descending and running below the Knockduv ridge and Knocknatallig, giving views over the surrounding countryside of the Golden Vale. It is crossed in places by cycle tracks.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG, Main St., Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Tel: 063-91300 E-mail: info@ballyhoura.org
Web:www.ballyhouracountry.com
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 73
Fergal from Kerry
This is mainly a walk through a lot of fire roads, though it has some lovely views and is recommended as a stroll as opposed to anything really challenging. On the easy side of moderate. Can also be done at night as safe and good surfaces.
Blaney from Limerick