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Ballyhooly Castle — Seefin & Knocknaskagh loop

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Ballyhooly Castle — Seefin & Knocknaskagh loop

Hard

2.0

(1)

2

hikers

Ballyhooly Castle — Seefin & Knocknaskagh loop

07:26

26.0km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

857 m

Ballyhooly Castle and Blackwater River

Highlight • Castle

A charming village of Ballyhooly with a heritage castle on the banks of the Blackwater river is a great place to set off exploring the ancient Castleblagh forest and the Nagles Mountains. Knocknaskagh is the high point at 424m and provides incredible views across the surrounding landscape of the Blackwater valley.

Tip by

2

2.32 km

Castleblagh Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great trails are waiting for you in this ancient forest south of Ballyhooly. Castleblagh forest sits on a picturesque hill above the Blackwater river ready to be explored.

Tip by

3

18.5 km

Knocknaskagh Summit

Highlight • Summit

The forests south of Ballyhooly are a great place with a huge number of trail types to explore. At 427m Knocknaskagh is the highest hill in the Nagles Mountains area and provide a spectacular view.

Tip by

4

20.3 km

Knocknaskagh Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Forest gravel trail entering the woods towards the Knocknaskagh hilltop.

Tip by

B

26.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

5.30 km

1.07 km

824 m

626 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.21 km

5.16 km

4.36 km

1.11 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

14 %

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Ballyhooly Castle — Seefin & Knocknaskagh loop

07:26h

26.0km

620m