Start
115 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
52.35, -8.47 · rel 2999741
52.35, -8.47 · rel 2999741
Ballyhoura Way
93,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Limerick · 52.35°N ·
8.47°W
93,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
37
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
3× viewpoint
2× monument
11× summit
1× Attraction
2× Water
The Mount Russell Ogham Stone
ruins ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Christ the King
viewpoint ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Churchtown Horse Racing Heritage
monument ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Carron Mountain
summit ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Glen of Aherlow
viewpoint ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Castle Philip
summit ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
The Maid of Erin
monument ·
on the route
93,2 km
100%
Little Carron
summit ·
34 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Knockduv
summit ·
80 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Benyvoughella Hill
summit ·
89 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Kilfinane Motte
viewpoint ·
130 m off route
93,2 km
100%
It's a long way to Tipperery
Attraction ·
139 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Lady's Well
Water ·
174 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Gooseberry Hill
summit ·
207 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Cashlaunowen
summit ·
250 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Windmill Hill
summit ·
287 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Tobereendoney
Water ·
331 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Knockafutera
summit ·
334 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Keale Mountain
summit ·
359 m off route
93,2 km
100%
Knockeenavrohinta
summit ·
372 m off route
93,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
91 m
–
423 m
0 km
46,6 km
93,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
234 m elevation
Halfway
189 m elevation
Three quarters
185 m elevation
Finish
107 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ballyhoura Way is 93.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ballyhoura Way takes approximately 23h 12min to complete.
No, Ballyhoura Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ballyhoura Way starts near coordinates 52.2369, -8.888.
Ballyhoura Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Ballyhoura Way is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.