Trail · County Clare

12 O'Clock Hills Looped Walks - Purple Route

11.7 km3 hrChallengingLoop250 m climbDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This trail follows minor road, forest track, hard-cored pathway and boardwalk, with some muddy spots on forest sections, climbing steadily to the 12 O'Clock Hills peaks before continuing by Loughavarra Hill and along a section of Crag River, with its stone bridge and waterfalls after heavy rain, while also passing sites of historic and cultural interest, taking in very scenic countryside with 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

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°DrizzleGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°DrizzleGood day outdoors

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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.