Benard Loop
Please Note: Harvesting works taking place, please adhere to safety signs in place.
Grade
Strenuous
Length
12.8 km
Time
4 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
190 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Anglesborough
Finish Point
Anglesborough
Nearest Town to Start
Anglesboro/Michelstown
Lat. and Long.
52.3398089, -8.2886148
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 74
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trail reviews
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Mike from United States
I wouldn't recommend this walk. At the very beginning of the trail after you leave the road you have to walk a short distance up a farm road. The day I was there this road was covered in a layer of 3 inches of cow shit slurry. It was completely unavoidable and the worst part is when you return you have to walk through it again.
Many of the waymark posts were missing their arrows so it is important to bring the map and written directions with you. Much of the walk is through ugly pine tree plantations on logging roads. The only redeeming features are the nice views from the mountains, but these account for just a small part of the walk. Spend your time elsewhere.
Many of the waymark posts were missing their arrows so it is important to bring the map and written directions with you. Much of the walk is through ugly pine tree plantations on logging roads. The only redeeming features are the nice views from the mountains, but these account for just a small part of the walk. Spend your time elsewhere.
Mary from Cork