4) Ballyhoura Way

Towns & Distances:
​John's Bridge - Liscarroll - 6.8km
Liscarroll - Churchtown - 6.8km
Churchtown - Ballyorgan - 30.6km
Ballyorgan - Kilfinane - 6.5km
Kilfinane - Ballylanders - 11.7km
​Ballylanders - Galbally - 5.2km
Galbally - Tipperary - 19.6km
Hiking Trail Total Distance: 87.2 km / 54.2 miles
County: Cork
Days: 4

In Liscarroll town you will find the large 13th Century Anglo-Norman fortress, Liscarroll Castle. Not far past the castle is the Donkey Sanctuary. Admission is free and opening hours are Mon-Fri 9.00am to 4.30pm and Sat-Sun and Bank Holidays 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Between Galbally and Tipperary town you will ascend Slievenamuck and pass through a forest trail with stunning views over the Glen of Aherlow and the Galtee Mountains. The Christ the King statue overlooks the valley. You will find an ancient ogham stone nearby at the Aherlow House Hotel.

Maps

Map 1 - Johnsbridge to Liscarroll

Map 2 - Liscarroll to N20

Map 3 - N20 to Carron Mountain

Map 4 - Carron Mountain to Ballyorgan

Map 5 - Ballyorgan to Glenbrohane

Map 6 - Glenbrohane to Galbally

Map 7 - Glenbrohane to The Turntable

Map 8 - The Turntable to Tipperary

OSI Discovery Series Sheet 66, 59, 53

Route Specifications

Grade: Moderate
Start altitude: 116 metres
End altitude: 95 metres
Maximum altitude: 474 metres
Minimum altitude: 85 metres
Distance: 85.9 km, 53.4 miles
Total ascent: 1783 metres
Total descent: 1804 metres

Trail Highlights

Liscarroll Castle
Donkey Sanctuary
Ballyhoura Mountains
Castle Oliver Gate House
Ballylanders Church Ruin
Glen of Aherlow
​Ogham Stone

View over Bantry Bay

Hikers Experience - Stage 4 - Ballyhoura Way