View of Coumshingaun Lough – View of Coumshingaun Lough loop from Kilclooney Wood

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View of Coumshingaun Lough – View of Coumshingaun Lough loop from Kilclooney Wood

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View of Coumshingaun Lough – View of Coumshingaun Lough loop from Kilclooney Wood

07:01

18.8km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 706 m for 92 m

After 975 m for 295 m

After 1.39 km for 163 m

After 2.30 km for 91 m

After 2.57 km for 9 m

After 3.41 km for 3.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

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704 m

Challenging Terrain

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This route is highly technical and covers some dangerous terrain, it should only be completed by experieced hikers. It is considered a challenging route involving rock scrambling and good navigational …

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1.47 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough

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Small streams and breathtaking views await you at this point. The view of the lake opens up in front of you while you are in the middle of the idyllic …

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3.17 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough and Cliffs

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Probably not as breathtaking as from the top, but still beautiful views.

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4.05 km

Scramble

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This section requires some rock scrambling which can get quite slippery after rains so tackle with caution.

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4.87 km

Ridgeline high above Coumshingaun Lough

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As you walk along the ridgeline you can enjoy soaring countyside views north over County Waterford and back down toward Coumshinguan Lough.

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4.92 km

Beautiful views

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5.47 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough

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Coumshingaun is one of the finest examples of a corrie in Europe, and the Comeragh Mountains' most recognisable landmark. This is a stunning viewing point.

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8.47 km

Mahon Falls

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Stunning waterfall set in the rugged scenery of the Comeragh Mountains. There is an option to go off route and climb the giant boulders to explore the falls in more …

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12.7 km

Crough Wood

Forest

18.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

3.80 km

2.17 km

Surfaces