Trail · County Cork

Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop

7.9 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop240 m climbDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

Follow the blue arrows: This is a peaceful loop on forestry roads and woodland trails and includes a steady climb between spruce, fir and pine trees through the townland of Coolroe Beg before its descent back to the trailhead. The route includes 240m of ascent, with a highpoint of 300m.

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Outdoors in County Cork this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Light rainGood day outdoors

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