Clonmel West Gate – The Main Guard loop from Clonmel St. Mary's GAA

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Clonmel West Gate – The Main Guard loop from Clonmel St. Mary's GAA

Easy

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Clonmel West Gate – The Main Guard loop from Clonmel St. Mary's GAA

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3.23km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

Clonmel West Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Irish for Clonmel is 'Cluain Meala', which means 'honey meadow' or 'honey valley'. Pedalling around the town, the largest in County Tipperary, you will find a lot of important …

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2.83 km

The Main Guard

Highlight • Historical Site

In the seventeenth century County Tipperary was a palatinate, ruled by James Butler, duke of Ormond. When the duke decided he needed a new courthouse, he built one in the …

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2.87 km

Clonmel

Highlight • Settlement

The wonderful town of Clonmel is the largest in County Tipperary. There's plenty to discover such as The Main Guard, Clarey's Castle, and St Patrick's Well.

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3.02 km

Coffee & snacks in Clonmel

Highlight • Cafe

There are many great places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat in the county town of Clonmel, such as The Butter Market Cafe, No Filter, and Cafe Vanilla.

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3.23 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.42 km

1.38 km

427 m

Surfaces

1.54 km

1.32 km