Ballyhoura - Lyre na Freaghaun
Grade
Moderate
Length
2 km
Time
40 mins
Format
Loop
Ascent
70 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Start Point
Ballyhoura Forest entrance car park
Finish Point
Ballyhoura Forest entrance car park
Nearest Town to Start
Ardpatrick
Lat. and Long.
52.3168655, -8.5028604
This short forest trail on path and track through gentle uplands gives views of the majestic mansion of Castle Oliver and the curious folly on the hill behind it, before continuing over the metal bridge that crosses Lyre na Freaghaun stream.