Glen of Aherlow - Rock an Thorabh loop

Walking
County Tipperary
2/5
2 reviews
Grade Moderate
Length 5.77926 km
Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 300 m
Dogs Allowed Yes
Waymarking Red arrow on white background
Start Point
Christ the King statue, Glen of Aherlow
Finish Point
Christ the King statue, Glen of Aherlow
Nearest Town to Start Lisvarrinane
Lat. and Long. 52.42925, -8.16767

This loop on forestry tracks and woodland trails brings you along the mainly old red sandstone ridge of Slievenamuck with vistas between the trees of the Glen of Aherlow and Galty Mountains and wonderful views of Tipperary Town, Silvermines and Keeper Hill from the Rock an Thorabh viewing point.

Maps and other information

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 66
2/5
04/30/2023

Salchicha from Clare

Mostly forestry path with not much views. Part of the loop is on a main road which looked very dangerous. Nice view from the rock but overall not worth it.
08/12/2016

Thea-Iren from Clare

Spectacular view from the Rock. I loved the trail and also found some geocaches on this loop walk.

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