Castle Oliver Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6.7 km
Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
90 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Ballyorgan Community Park
Finish Point
Ballyorgan Community Park
Nearest Town to Start
Ballyorgan
Grid Ref.
R 68009 18309
Lat. and Long.
52.3158, -8.46988
The Castle Oliver Loop takes in some unique historical sites of the region including views of Castle Oliver (1800s), the site of the original castle (Castle Oliver Farm), its gates, walls and woodland and traverses the grounds of what was once a 81km² estate with Olivers Folly the dominant feature of the landscape.
Begin your walk at the Ballyorgan Community Park (adjacent to the Ballyoura Mountain Lodges), follow the purple arrows through and note spurs to Olivers folly and a natural woodland habitat.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG.
Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
Email | reception@ballyhoura.org
Tel | 063 91 300
www.visitballyhoura.com
Facilities
Kilfinane Village (6km) service station, restaurant, shop.