Trail · County Limerick

Castlegale Loop

3.8 km2 hrModerateLoop220 m climb
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This walk heads uphill to the forestry where it follows forest roads and woodland paths as it meanders through the trees and climbs to reach the pile of stones that is Castlegale on Carrighenry Hill from where there are fine views out over the surrounding Golden Vale countryside.

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Outdoors in County Limerick this week

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

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

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