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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

Hard

4.0

(5)

hikers

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

06:14

17.7km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.82 km for 3.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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114 m

Kilclooney Woods

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the towering Kilclooney Woods, situated on the lower slopes of the Comeragh Mountains. The forest is made up of coniferous woodland featuring Sitka spruce, native …

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1.59 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.77 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

Phenomenal views across the glistening Coumshingaun Lough. In the warmer months this is a beautiful lake to swim in, so take a dip if you can brave the cold.

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2.52 km

Scramble

Highlight • Climb

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

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3.33 km

Ridgeline high above Coumshingaun Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.38 km

Beautiful views

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.94 km

View of Coumshingaun Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.92 km

Mahon Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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11.2 km

Crough Wood

Forest

17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

5.91 km

3.14 km

2.25 km

Surfaces

8.87 km

4.22 km

2.18 km

1.26 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

15°C

11°C

69 %

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

Kilclooney Woods

View of Coumshingaun Lough and Cliffs

View of Coumshingaun Lough

Scramble

Ridgeline high above Coumshingaun Lough

Beautiful views

View of Coumshingaun Lough

Mahon Falls

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