Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gortnaclohy Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
8 km
Time
2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
150 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Green arrow on white background
Start Point
Beside church in Ashford
Finish Point
Beside church in Ashford
Nearest Town to Start
Ashford
Grid Ref.
R 27843 23792
Lat. and Long.
52.36126, -9.06005
This walk, above the village of Ashford, gives some fabulous views extending over Co. Limerick and into counties Clare and Tipperary. The first section leads you into the historic Cobs Road (steep) which in the past was a Mass path leading people to their Church ceremony and children to school. As you walk downhill from here, admire the spectacular views laid out before you. The winding road leads you to the Mass Rock where people gathered in secret to attend Mass in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Facilities
Car parking, pub
No dogs except on public roads
Map Guides
Broadford-Ashford Walking Trails - Sli Mullach an Radhairc - Gortnaclohy Loop
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 72
Ger Foster from Limerick