Nire Valley Trails - Sgilloges walk
Grade
Strenuous
Length
3.4 km
Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Format
Linear
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Nire Valley Car Park
Finish Point
Nire Valley Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Ballymacarbry
Grid Ref.
S 277 128
Lat. and Long.
52.266829, -7.595174
This walk takes you on sand road, roadway, track and mountain terrain to the Sgilloge Loughs, two of the six lakes in the Nire Valley on the lower slopes of the Comeragh Mountains returning by the same route. The area is beautiful and remote with scenic views.
Maps and other information
Facilities
Car prking, accommodation, pub, food, restaurants
Please keep dogs under close control
Map Guides
Walk Waterford (From Sea to Mountain) - A series of 20 walks throughout Waterford
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 75
Dots Keane from Tipperary
Stunning 😍
Anne Kennedy from Waterford
Very well signed walk, beautiful wooden bridge and short wooden pathway protecting marshy habitat. Hiking boots advised though terrain is not difficult. The lakes are in a stunning setting. On our second visit we witnessed An Bean Píobaire, the wind blowing the water of a waterfall behind the lakes, looks likes smoke, hence The Woman Smoking the ClayPipe. Trailhead easy to locate past Hanora’s Cottage & ample car parking space. Bring a snack and enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside with only the the baa-ing of sheep 🐑 to interrupt the silence.
Anne Kennedy from Waterford
Walked on a glorious September day. Stunning views. Very well signed. Fish jumping in the lake, bird of prey fishing. Recommend hiking boots ankle support over stony climbs. Beautiful timber bridge over stream, timber pathway over rushes to protect habitat. Highly recommend.
Claire from Waterford