Trail · County Clare
Ballinruan Loops - Gortnamearacaun Loop
14.9 km4 hr 30 minModerateLoop120 m climbNo dogs
This trail offers pleasant walking on minor roads, forest tracks and forest and bog paths and old sunken tracks through a variety of landscape, including farmland, evergreen and deciduous woodland and blanket bog. The expansive bogland at the highest point is a good example of cutover and recovering blanket bog and also provides extensive views in all directions including towards the Slieve Aughty Mountains and the Burren while the Hen Harrier and Merlin are resident in the general area.
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Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 12°Sun with grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 8°Grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 6°Scattered clouds
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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Nature spot · 18 km awayThe Burren PerfumeryGardenCarranDiscover the enchanting Burren Perfumery in Carran, County Clare. Ireland’s first perfumery was established over 50 years ago, amidst one of the world’s most extraordinary floral landscapes.
Nature spot · 18 km awayIrish Seed SaversGardenScarriffIrish Seed Savers at Capparoe, Scarriff, County Clare, is an oasis of biodiversity for the whole family to enjoy. Explore 20 acres of heritage seed gardens, orchards and woodland trails.