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Trail · County Limerick

Benard Loop

12.8 km4 hrChallengingLoop190 m climbNo dogs

Notice: Please Note: Harvesting works taking place, please adhere to safety signs in place.

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

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Outdoors in County Limerick this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 12°C

Fri, 9 Oct13° / 9°Medium rain showersGood day outdoors
Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°DrizzleGood day outdoors

Make a day of it

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

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayParadise Hill LoopNotice on this trail7.2 km3 hrChallengingLoop

Trail · 2.8 km awayCombaun Loop11 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopOn the western edge of the Galtee Mountains, the Combaun Loop ascends along the forest paths and roads of a commercial conifer plantation at various stages of growth and harvesting. On a clear day, spectacular views…

Trail · 6.9 km awayDarby's Bed LoopNotice on this trail4.8 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis loop follows forestry roads and tracks and green paths as it takes you to the pinnacle of Deerpark Hill where there is a megalithic passage grave known locally as 'Darby's Bed'. Circling around Deerpark Hill there…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 7.8 km awayGalty Castle3 trailsParking

Forest · 7.8 km awayGalty Castle3 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · Co. Tipperary · 17 km awayGortavoherParkGortavoher forest is 5km south of Tipperary Town on the R664 road to the Glen of Aherlow. The area is steeped in history and folklore. There are a multitude of forest walks to choose from, a nature park to explore and great views of the Galty.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · Co. Tipperary · 7.0 km awayAn MúrMoorabbeyReligious houseMoorabbeyIn the beautiful Glen of Aherlow, looking out to the stunning Galtee Mountains are the ruins of Moor Abbey. This Franciscan friary was founded in the 13th century by Donnchad Móir Ó Briain, King of Thomond (1210-1242)…

Heritage site · Co. Tipperary · 25 km awayCahir Castle, CahirCastleTownparks (Caher Par.)Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on…