.: Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society - Tipperary


	*Walking*

The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary is a walkers paradise offering a variety of low level and mountain walks. Walking is now the most sought after activity for visitors to Ireland and what better way to enjoy the natural resources of mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and scenic landscape combined with fresh air and healthy exercise. All of these natural features are in abundance in the Glen of Aherlow, which makes it so attractive to walkers.

Local routes are on Slievenamuck, through miles of forest tracks while the more adventurous walkers will be tempted by the Galtee range which provide the challenge required for today’s serious hillwalker and mountain climbers, past wooded foothills, mountain streams, corrie lakes and splendid sandstone peaks.

The Galtees are Ireland’s highest inland mountain range, with a variety of

peaks including Galtymore at 3,018 feet (919m). There are five corrie lakes on the range, accessible only by foot, to add to the attractiveness of the range.

A variety of local mapped routes are available, including:
Lake Muskry - Borheen
Glencush - Galtymore
Slievenamuck
Darbys Bed - Galbally

Tipp Heritage Way
From the Vee to Cashel this way marked long distance walking route is 55kms (35 miles) long and takes in forest tracks and historic sites along the river Suir. The route also links into the East Munster Way and St. Declans Way. Route maps available in local tourist offices.

Ballyhoura Way
The Ballyhoura way is part of the O’Sullivan Beara Trail and stretches 90kms from John’s Bridge in West Limerick, through the Glen of Aherlow and finishing in Limerick Junction in Co. Tipperary.

Galtee Walking Club
Established in January 2003 the Galtee Walking club now has over 120 members. The Club meets every Sunday throughout the year for variety of mountain, road or forest track walks, led by Club Leaders you will enjoy a variety of walks ranging from 2 - 6 hours depending on level with the added pleasure of local history and heritage.

From May to September there is also a Wednesday evening walk, this is usually a 3-hour walk on forest tracks.

The Galtee Walking Club welcomes visiting walkers, their quarterly schedule is available from The Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society and will also be displayed by all accommodation providers.

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