Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop
If bringing your dogs, please clean up after them.
Grade
Moderate
Length
7.9 km
Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
240 m
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waymarking
Blue arrow
Start Point
Forestry entrance car park, Knightfield, northern slopes of Mount Hillary
Finish Point
Forestry entrance car park, Knightfield, northern slopes of Mount Hillary
Nearest Town to Start
Banteer
Grid Ref.
W 42335 97093
Lat. and Long.
52.12304, -8.84276
Follow the blue arrows: This is a peaceful loop on forestry roads and woodland trails and includes a steady climb between spruce, fir and pine trees through the townland of Coolroe Beg before its descent back to the trailhead. The route includes 240m of ascent, with a highpoint of 300m.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Alannah O’Callaghan (RRO) Tel: 029 60633
Out of office hours contact: Alannah O’Callaghan Tel: 086 0849 955
Facilities
Parking: At trailhead.
No services at trailhead. Public toilets at train station in Banteer.
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 80
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann: route 243
Irish Rail: Killarney to Banteer (daily),
Cork Kent to Banteer (daily – depending on time may have to get connection in Mallow)