Walking
A Walkers Paradise...
The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary is a walkers paradise offering a variety of low level loop and mountain walks. Walking and trekking holidays are now the most sought after activity for Irish and overseas visitors to Ireland and what better way to enjoy the natural resources of mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and scenic landscape combined with fresh air and healthy exercise. All of these natural features are in abundance in the Glen of Aherlow, which makes it so attractive to walkers.
National Loop Walks
There are two national loop walk trail heads in the Glen of Aherlow – Christ the King and Lisvarrinane Village. There are 8 loop walks rangeing from half an hour to 4 hours round trip walking time across Slievenamuck through miles of forest track with spectacular views over the valley and to the Galtee Mountains.
Lake Walks
on Galtee Mountains
Maps are available for the National Loop Walks and the Lake Walks from the tourist office.
There are two lake walks – Lough Curra and Lake Muskry. The walks are up to 4 hours for the casual walker. These routes take you onto the Galtee Mountains where you can enjoy clear air, superb views, corrie lakes, wooded foothills, mountain streams and open moorland.
AdvancedWalks
There are two lake walks – Lough Curra and Lake Muskry. The walks are up to 4 hours for the casual walker. These routes take you onto the Galtee Mountains where you can enjoy clear air, superb views, corrie lakes, wooded foothills, mountain streams and open moorland.
Guided Walks
Our experienced, local guides Mike Moroney and Jimmy Barry will take you off the beaten track away from the usual routes into the real wilderness of the Glen. The walks can be customised according to your requirements; you choose the length of time, the level of difficulty and the pace.
Book your guided walk through the Glen of Aherlow
GPS Walks
Learn how to navigate using a GPS – GPS available from the walking guide, Mike Moroney or alternatively you can bring your own. Book your GPS walk through the Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary by calling Mike directly on +353 (0)87 9267948 or email aherlowwalks@gmail.com
Ballyhoura Way
The Ballyhoura way is part of the O’Sullivan Beara Trail and stretches 90kms from John’s Bridge in West Limerick, through the Glen of Aherlow and finishing in Limerick Junction in Co. Tipperary. Route maps are available.
Heritage Way
From the Vee to Cashel this way marked long distance walking route is 55kms (35 miles) long and takes in forest tracks and historic sites along the river Suir. The route also links into the East Munster Way and St. Declans Way. Route maps are available in local tourist offices.
Hillwalking Radio
Hillwalking radio group providing voluntary emergency communications for walking events on the Galtee Mountains
