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Slieve Bloom Mountains Way Walk - Map and Gpx

43.50 miles (70 km)

Open Streetmap This epic long distance trail explores the Slieve Bloom Mountains of Ireland. The waymarked circular trail runs for 70-kilometres through some wonderful mountainous scenery with challenging climbs, wonderful views, expansive woodland, riverside trails and rushing waterfalls.
The walk starts at the Glenbarrow trail head where there is a car park. The first section is very pleasant, taking you south west along the River Barrow to the Glenbarrow Clamp Hole Waterfall.
You continue south west past Clarnahinch Mountain and Castleconor before passing through the Kinnitty Forest. In this area you can pick up the Kinnitty Castle Loop Walk and visit the 19th-century gothic revival castle and hotel. There's also some fine views of the Camcor River valley, a picnic area here and a car park which offers an alternative start point to the walk.
The route then heads to Cadamstown where you turn east, passing Barradoos Mountain before picking up a section along the River Clodiagh towards Clonaslee.
The path then heads south with more river views before an extensive area of forestry takes you east back to Glenbarrow.

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Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east there's a local historical highlight at the Rock Of Dunamase. The ancient Celtic fortification provides wonderful views back to the mountains. Near there's also Emo Court where you'll find a splendid neo-classical mansion surrounded by lovely woodland, parkland, gardens and a lake.

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Photos

River Barrow Waterfall - geograph.org.uk - 1227170

River Barrow Waterfall Glenbarrow. The walk is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Laois County Council, Offaly County Council.

Boggy trail - geograph.org.uk - 727558

Boggy trail. Forest track meets boggy trail on the Slieve Bloom Way, the waymarked route encircling the Slieve Bloom Mountains.

Slieve Bloom Way - geograph.org.uk - 1227162

Hikers on the Slieve Bloom Way in Glenbarrow.

IMG KinnittyCastle0973

Kinnitty Castle

The old mill, Cadamstown - geograph.org.uk - 2496905

The old mill, Cadamstown

Silver River - geograph.org.uk - 1357594

Silver River

Forestry in the Slieve Bloom mountains - geograph.org.uk - 1254091

Forestry in the Slieve Bloom mountains. Looking towards the forestry at the head of the valley of the Delour River.

Above the Camcor River valley - geograph.org.uk - 1254073

Above the Camcor River valley. Looking towards a side valley on the Camcor River that carries its tributary the Blackstaire.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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