Knockalough - Red Hugh Loop/Lúibe Aodh Ruadh
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are NOT to be taken on to private farmland. Dogs are allowed on forestry roads but strictly on a lead.
Grade
Moderate
Length
4 km
Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
180 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Green arrow on yellow background
Start Point
Knockalough forestry entrance, Curraghduff
Finish Point
Knockalough forestry entrance, Curraghduff
Nearest Town to Start
Upperchurch
Grid Ref.
R 98871 59696
Lat. and Long.
52.68869, -8.01742
This walk on forestry roads, farm land and minor roadways crosses Knockmehill, with a short stretch along by the Owenbeg River before it climbs and loops around the lower slopes of Knockalough. The route explores an area linked with Red Hugh O'Donnell, last Chieftain of Tir Conaill.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
John Egan - Rural Recreation Officer | Email: johnegan@stdc.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 66