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Knocknaskagh from Ballyhooly — Castleblagh Forest loop

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Knocknaskagh from Ballyhooly — Castleblagh Forest loop

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Knocknaskagh from Ballyhooly — Castleblagh Forest loop

06:24

22.1km

570m

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

Start point

Parking

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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 …

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4.90 km

Knocknaskagh Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Forest gravel trail entering the woods towards the Knocknaskagh hilltop.

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14.2 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.

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19.3 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.

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22.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

6.67 km

626 m

382 m

339 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.30 km

3.09 km

609 m

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

9°C

94 %

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Knocknaskagh from Ballyhooly — Castleblagh Forest loop

Ballyhooly Castle and Blackwater River

Knocknaskagh Forest Gravel Trail

Knocknaskagh Summit

Castleblagh Forest

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