Coumshingaun Lake Loop Walk Map
This popular circular walk takes you around the beautiful Coumshingaun Lake in the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford.
The hike runs for just under 7km and includes some challenging steep climbs with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains from the high points. There is some scrambling involved so good hiking boots are a must. The walk should take between 3-4 hours to complete.
You can start and finish the walk at Kilclooney Wood which lies just to the east of the lake. At the south western end you also have the option of climbing to Fauscoum which stands at a height of 845 metres. This turns the route into a more challenging hike.
To continue your walking in the area you could head to the nearby Mahon Falls where there's a good track running through the River Mahon valley to a series of pretty cascades.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head north to Carrick-on-Suir and you could pick up the Suir Blueway. This shared cycling and walking trail runs along the River Suir between Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel.
Just to the north west there's the Lough Mohra and Rath Beag Loop. The lake is a glacial coum and located in a lovely remote spot with beautiful countryside, forestry and mountains surrounding it.
Further to the north west there's the Galty Mountains where you can enjoy a walk to the secluded Lough Curra, climb to the excellent viewpoint at Galtymore Mountain and try the Lake Muskry Trail.
To the west is the beautiful Bay Lough. The remote Corrie Lake is located at the The Vee in the Knockmealdown Mountain range, a popular local area for hiking.
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Photos
Lake Coumshingaun. An impressive corrie lake, which measures about 700 metres in length by around 250 metres wide. The surface of the lake is approximately 385 metres above sea level and the precipitous cliffs at the far side rise a further 385 metres to reach the Comeragh Plateau at over 770 metres.
The top end of this classic glacial lake, viewed looking westwards. The water level is at about 385 metres above sea level and the high point of the ridge to the left is at about 790 metres.
Stream Bed and Summit on the northern side of the water
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Boulder field with views to Croughaun Hill. This is part of the boulder field at the eastern end of Lake Coumshingaun. The lake is an impressive corrie lake left over from the last ice age. In the distance is Croughaun Hill (grid reference S379 110). It is about 5 km away and has a summit height of 391 metres.
Lake Gully, approaching the south ridge of Coumshingaun looking down to Coumshingaun Lake
