Knockperry Walk, Newcastle

Knockperry Walk, Newcastle Length: 9 Kilometres (6 miles). Time: Under 3 Hours This walk will take you south east from Newcastle, gently rising up into the foothills above the village. There are various options, both on foot and by bike, but the most interesting is to take to the Heathery…

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Tullaghmeelan Walk, Newcastle

Tullaghmeelan Walk, Newcastle Length: 14 Kilometres (9 miles). Time: Under 4 Hours This walk will lead you along the quiet back roads north of Newcastle Village visiting Molough Abbey and Tullaghmeelan churchyard. The walk never deviates too far from the River Suir. It is an easy walk, mostly along narrow…

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Liam Lynch Memorial Loop Walk (Newcastle)

Liam Lynch Memorial Loop Walk (Newcastle) Length: 17 Kilometres (11 miles). Time: 5+ Hours The Liam Lynch memorial (see Irish Identity and Wikipedia for more information on General Liam Lynch) lies on the wooded slopes of Crohan Mountain. This walk is quite long and hilly, so be prepared to set…

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Clogheen Loop Walk – National Trails Day – October 2nd

Clogheen Loop Walk – National Trails Day – October 2nd Clogheen Tidy Towns, in conjunction with Knockmealdown Active, will hold a walk on October 2nd to coincide with National Trails Day. The walk will commence outside St Pauls Community Centre at 2. 00pm (there is also a longer hike from…

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Clogheen Nature and Leisure Walk – Saturday July 30th

Clogheen Nature and Leisure Walk In association with Knockmealdown Active, a guided walk on the newly formed loop walk that starts at the square in Clogheen and proceeds to the lay-by on the road to the Vee at Eamonn Keating’s house (top of the straight section of the road heading…

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