Lough Avalla Farm loop

This was my absolute favorite hike in Ireland. It is well marked and takes you through many different types of terrain and the views are incredible.

The beautiful gift at the end was the small house that served tea and pie. It is a treasure to find such open, welcoming hospitality and after reading previous reviews, it completely exceeded our expectations.

The owner passed us on the way out and took the time to get out of his truck and greet each one of us and thank us for coming to visit. The type of cattle he breeds are dotting the landscape and he was on his way back from checking in on them.

Highly recommend this experience.

The Lough Aballa walk with the Autumn colours on the leaves of the hazel,the clear air,the stillness and the natural beauty of the Burren a wonderful day out.
Harry and his wife with home made apple tart and unique hospitality it’s an experience not to be missed

Fabulous trail. Done it with family of 5, kids aged 16, 12, 8. Little wishing stream is a magical little corner and Harry whom we met is lovely insightful and kind person. Telling us a few stories and giving us walking sticks and showing us his garden which is amazing ! He has a lovely way in explaining it all to the kids. It’s about 7 years since we did it and they still talk about it. Loved lazing by the lake at the end. Just magnificent. Icing on the cake, literally, was the cafe at the end, baking is mouthwatering and it was pay by donation,a lovely touch. Dont miss this one. We are going back again soon.

It depends on the weather, it's tough in places due to slippy stones, mud, and high water. But Harry, the farm owner, was a fabulous host with the best coffee this side of Columbia.

This is my family's favorite trail. Children love seeing the goats and the oreo black and white cows, belted galloways. I would recommend good boots for this walk. There are some short inclines and declines, meadow, and Burren pavement. Children seem to manage it very well. The tearoom at the end is a firm favorite!

My wife and I totally enjoyed this beautiful trail. It has a great variety of scenery and terrain, is a good workout too but is very manageable for most people. It's well signposted too. We enjoyed the rhubarb pie and tea/coffee at the end and a chat with Harry and a Dutch family. Would highly recommend it and would love to do it again.

Would agree with all the previous comments,wonderfully varied trail with great views with a few goats ( kid goats also) , cattle and a donkey thrown in for good measure.We visited over Paddy's weekend and the weather was showery,so some tricky footwork required in some areas as there are some steep descents in places.The walk does require a decent level of fitness and kids would need to be seven plus to tackle this,but no doubt they will enjoy every minute of it.A word of advise,take the walking sticks on offer at the trail-head,you'll be glad of them,just don't forget to return.Enjoy.

Great 8km hike...even though we hadn't realised it was that distance when we started out! Beautiful terrain - burren stoney landscape mixed with intervals of farmland. Some tough climbs but definitely worth it. Spotting farm animals along the way kept our 7 year old son entertained. Lovely on a clear day but parts would be quite slippy if wet conditions. The treat of fresh apple pie, brownies and tea in the farmhouse after was the icing on the cake! Harry took the time to show us his organic garden and to taste the honey from his beehive. Highly recommend this trail and cannot wait to go back.

What a fab trail. Just can't say enough about it. After a very welcoming cup of tea and coffee at the farm house from the wonderful family that own the farm. Will defo be back!

I have kept my eye on this trail for long time. I agree with previous commentaries. It is amazing trail. But it can be very slippery in wet conditions. I had a perfect hiking weather and currently everything is blooming. Just beautiful!