Grange - Crag loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6 km
Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
310 m
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waymarking
Purple arrow
Start Point
Hogans Pub, Grange
Finish Point
Hogans Pub, Grange
Nearest Town to Start
Urlingford
Grid Ref.
S 308 563
Lat. and Long.
52.65692, -7.5456
This loop takes walkers on minor road, forestry tracks and woodland trails which gently ascend through the mixed forest to the Wellington Monument folly at the summit of the Crag Hill. From its highest points, the views from the walk on top of the Slieveardagh Hills are spectacular, starting with the Kilcooley Estate and extending to the west and south across the wide central plain of Tipperary to the hills and mountains of bordering counties from Cork, Limerick, Laois and beyond. The marked forest path takes you along a winding ridge with superb views to an area of old deciduous wood where it crisscrosses a fast-flowing stream by bridges and steps.
Maps and other information
Facilities
Urlingford
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 67
Emily from Tipperary
Lovely loop in natural woodland. Very well signposted. Lovely lookout at the top with a map showing the peaks. Highly recommend this short loop.
Grange Walks Committee from Tipperary
Thank you very much Gerry. Delighted to be able to have the Grange Walks available to people in this difficult time. Thanks to Coillte and the landowner, Peter Ponsonby, for their support of the project.
Gerry Kiely from Tipperary
What a beautiful walk. Lots of information for families with children and also dog friendly. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside especially from the viewing tower at the top. The walk itself is moderately hard and very fulfilling. A little piece of heaven on earth.
H from Tipperary
Scenic, well kept, with changing woodland views along the walk. Moderate incline and decline, may be difficult if you have knee or ankle problems. Full of brilliant colors and textures. Keep an eye out for different fungi and critters. Went into the pub nearby for tea after.
susan from Laois
brilliant challenging walk. great views from several viewing points
well signposted all the way, with lots of information and history at several
points .
will be putting this on slieve bloom list for B walk
well done to all concerned in the grange villiage for great upkeep of the paths
and continual works that are been done.
if you can find extra paths for longer walk it would be a great advantage for away
groups.... 14k
well done
well signposted all the way, with lots of information and history at several
points .
will be putting this on slieve bloom list for B walk
well done to all concerned in the grange villiage for great upkeep of the paths
and continual works that are been done.
if you can find extra paths for longer walk it would be a great advantage for away
groups.... 14k
well done
Anne from Kilkenny
Very pleasant walk. Little bit hard to find the start of it as it wasn't very well signposted, but a helpful local pointed out where to park. Start/parking just outside the village at the local parish hall. It was a bit hazy the day I did it but I imagine the views are spectacular from the tower on a clear day! Dog friendly too, just not the viewing tower.
Kilcooley Abbey is just a few minutes drive away and worth a visit too!
Kilcooley Abbey is just a few minutes drive away and worth a visit too!
abbeygail from Laois
Wished I lived nearer. It's a complete stress buster, with its lovely nature walk for families and slow walkers, while the steeper walk has fantastic views of several counties and the Wellington spire for an even better view. On finishing the walk the quaint little village shop and pub is a great refresher, but not open Sundays. Overall my fav trail walk, especially as we were allowed bring our dog as well. We will be back.
Kate from Kilkenny
This is a really pleasant trail with an interesting folly at the top, up which it is possible to climb for fantastic views over the surrounding area. Good shoes needed!
Aoife from Kilkenny