This walk, which is interesting for the fact that it passes through three counties, offers stunning views of the Araglin valley. The walk follows country roads, so take all due caution.
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
On the road to Lismore, park at The Swallow Inn, a pub near the Kingston Bridge. The bridge straddles the Waterford-Tipperary county line. Cross the bridge to the Waterford side.
After crossing the bridge, follow the road for roughly 1km. Take a sharp right, almost doubling back on yourself, and walk up the gradual incline.This road parallels a picturesque glen on your right, so do take the time to enjoy the view. Continue along this road for 4km, then take the first turn right. This will bring you onto a narrow road (known as 'The Piers'), which is about 200m in length and will bring you to the other side of the glen.
Having walked along this road, turn right, back toward Araglin. The glen will still be on your right-hand side.
The road meanders back down toward Kingston Bridge, gradually unfolding views of the valley on your right and over the valleys and hills to the Foile Dearg.
Toward the end of this walk, the road drops sharply downhill and offers a wonderful view over the Knockmealdowns.
Turn left over Kingston Bridge and back to your starting point.
- Information on walk provided by Barry Connolly, Tom Baker, Kevin O'Farrell and Tom Tobin, from their guide ‘Walking in Fermoy, the Galtees and Surroundings' (Fermoy, 1999)
After crossing the bridge, follow the road for roughly 1km. Take a sharp right, almost doubling back on yourself, and walk up the gradual incline.This road parallels a picturesque glen on your right, so do take the time to enjoy the view. Continue along this road for 4km, then take the first turn right. This will bring you onto a narrow road (known as 'The Piers'), which is about 200m in length and will bring you to the other side of the glen.
Having walked along this road, turn right, back toward Araglin. The glen will still be on your right-hand side.
The road meanders back down toward Kingston Bridge, gradually unfolding views of the valley on your right and over the valleys and hills to the Foile Dearg.
Toward the end of this walk, the road drops sharply downhill and offers a wonderful view over the Knockmealdowns.
Turn left over Kingston Bridge and back to your starting point.
- Information on walk provided by Barry Connolly, Tom Baker, Kevin O'Farrell and Tom Tobin, from their guide ‘Walking in Fermoy, the Galtees and Surroundings' (Fermoy, 1999)
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
263 m
Lowest point
111 m
Start
Coordinates:
OSI Grid
R 94444 06138
DD
52.207478, -8.082008
DMS
52°12'26.9"N 8°04'55.2"W
UTM
29U 562728 5784512
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Coordinates
OSI Grid
R 94444 06138
DD
52.207478, -8.082008
DMS
52°12'26.9"N 8°04'55.2"W
UTM
29U 562728 5784512
w3w
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
2:12 h
Ascent
152 m
Descent
152 m
Highest point
263 m
Lowest point
111 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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