Blackrock Loop Walk, viewed 1224 times

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Hiking through the Ballyhoura Countryside
  • Hiking through the Ballyhoura Countryside
  • Stop and admire the views on the Blackrock Loop
  • Hillwalkers on the Blackrock Loop
  • Walkers enjoy the clear views with Castleoliver in the background

Distance: 11km Time: 2hr30mins – 3hrs

From Glenosheen, County Limerick, make your way to Greenwood Forest to commence your walk around the Black Rock Loop.
Set off on the Goat’s Path towards a quiet lane heading southeast along the valley, with Seefin Mountain rising to the right.
Swinging around northwest, cross the road and use the stile to access the mountain for your climb to the summit.
Check out Castle Philip, an outlaw’s hideaway, before you reach the 528m high peak of Seefin.
Follow the mountain track downhill to a parking area and out onto an old road. Take a left onto the forestry track and you will gently descend through Greenwood Forest. Watch out for the interpretive boards along the way, so you can identify the flora and fauna of the area.

When you return to the finish point, why not explore Ballyhoura Country: the Lough Gur Heritage Centre, Doneraile Court and Wildlife Park, the Mitchelstown Caves and the medieval fortress town of Kilmallock are all worth the detour!

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