Claragh Loop (Millstreet)

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEASH – Dogs off leash here are putting the trail as risk of closure, as landowners are concerned about the impact of livestock. To keep the hills open to walkers it is imperative that landowners and their stock are respected.

Walking
County Cork
4.7/5
11 reviews
Grade Strenuous
Length 8.6 km
Time 3 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 360 m
Dogs Allowed On a lead
Waymarking Purple arrow
Start Point
Millstreet GAA Community Hall
Finish Point
Millstreet GAA Community Hall
Nearest Town to Start Millstreet
Grid Ref. W 269 902
Lat. and Long. 52.05888, -9.06604
Get Directions

The trailhead for the Claragh Loop starts at in the car park opposite St Patrick's Church in Millstreet. Follow the purple arrows out of town up through forestry and onto the hillside where it circumnavigates Claragh Mountain. It uses laneways, hillside tracks and paths, there is also an option to follow white arrows on a detour up to the summit.

Maps and other information

Claragh Loop Map

Trail Management

Alannah O’Callaghan (RRO) Tel: 029 60633
Out of office hours contact: Alannah O’Callaghan Tel: 086 0849 955

Facilities

Parking: Parking in carpark opposite St. Patricks Church in Millstreet.
Services in the area: Shops, service station, cafés, restaurants, bank, ATM, public toilets, museum, tourist information centre.

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 79
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Bus Eireann: 257 Killarney, Co. Kerry to Macroom, Co. Cork (weekdays only)
Irish Rail: Killarney to Millstreet (daily),
Cork Kent to Millstreet (daily – depending on time may have to get connection in Mallow)

11 trail reviews
4.7/5
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5/5
08/12/2013

Eoghan from Cork

This is a most enjoyable hike. I would highly recommend it. Beware that you should come properly prepared for weather changes and that the terrain requires solid footwear as well as the usual walking gear. I could see this walk becoming a favourite. A mix of country roads, forest walks, open fields, mountain side (a climb but not a scramble) and great views. It is very well signed once you get out of the town. It took us three hours and we are experienced walkers - if not very fast. For those who wish to try a challenge but who do not like mountains or having to navigate this is ideal. Only complaint is there was no obvious place in Millstreet for a post walk refreshment

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