Grennan Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
6.6 km
Time
2 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
60 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
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Start Point
Town Centre
Finish Point
Town Centre
Nearest Town to Start
Thomastown
Grid Ref.
S 586 418
Lat. and Long.
52.525367, -7.139393
This trail varies from footpath to the banks of the River Nore to deciduous woodland to quiet country road, passing many archaeological and historic features including the ruins of Sweetman Castle, statue of hurler Ollie Walsh, ruins of the Thomple (church of Grennan) with its intact east wall window, Dysert and Grennan Castles and mill buildings, while flora and fauna include sand martins, buzzards, oak, birch, beech, spindle holly, wild garlic, wood anemone and bluebells with picturesque vistas along the way.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Thomastown Community Network
Facilities
Car parking, shops, restaurants/cafes, accommodation
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 67
Public Transportation
Train to Thomastown station (1.3km from town centre)
Bus Eireann bus