Trail · County Clare
12 O'Clock Hills Looped Walks - Blue Route
7.7 km2 hr 30 minChallengingLoop304 m climbDogs on a lead
This trail follows forest track, hard-cored pathway and boardwalk with some muddy spots on forest sections, climbing steadily to the 12 O'Clock Hills peaks and then descending, passing sites of historic and cultural interest such as abandoned dwellings, old wells and mass rocks and along a section of Crag River with its stone bridge and waterfalls after heavy rain, taking in very scenic countryside with shaded stream-side paths, forest trails and open bog offering impressive views from higher up.
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Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · Co. Limerick · 14 km awayArthur's Quay ParkParkLimerick CitySit back and relax or enjoy a peaceful stroll in the park.
View the great waters of the River Shannon as it passes through the Treaty City.