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View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballycuggaran

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Clare

View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballycuggaran

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4.3

(8)

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View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballycuggaran

05:11

17.4km

510m

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: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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55 m

View of Lough Derg

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the first ascent you can rest on the local bench and enjoy the view.

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452 m

View of Lough Derg

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Fabulous views over Lough Derg. On the lower slopes there are some picnic tables and benches, perfect for a break on the way up or down.

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1.51 km

Quarry

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quarry

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4.04 km

Steep ramps with a view of Lough Derg

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A few very steep ramp, especially in the final kilometre. Tricky getting up, probably harder on the way down. May be the limit for people with poorer movement.

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4.60 km

Moylussa Summit Boardwalk

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Final few hundred yards to the peak at 531 metres are flat but very boggy, even when dry. The boardwalk is a real highlight if you're in it for the 'gram!

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12.5 km

View of Killaloe Bridge

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The KIllaloe Bridge spans the boundary between County Clare to the south west and County Tipperary to the north east. It crosses the River Shannon and is unique for such …

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12.5 km

View of Killaloe and the River Shannon

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The banks of the River Shannon afford wonderful views over the water to Ballina, in County Tipperary.

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16.7 km

Twomilegate Lakeside Recreation Area

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Local scenic spot, with a green picnic area (including barbecues). Also a small pier, with life-guards in the summer. Popular spot for swimming and kayaking. There used to be a …

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

8.24 km

430 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

4.32 km

4.18 km

2.78 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

21°C

13°C

44 %

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View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballycuggaran

View of Lough Derg

View of Lough Derg

Quarry

Steep ramps with a view of Lough Derg

Moylussa Summit Boardwalk

View of Killaloe Bridge

View of Killaloe and the River Shannon

Twomilegate Lakeside Recreation Area

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