Nire Valley Trails - Coumduala Loop
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A treasure trove of coums and lakes, the Nire Valley is a fantastic walking area. The Coumduala Loop is the most difficult and longest of the valley’s walks.
Taking 4 hours to complete, the trail starts at the Nire Valley car park near Ballymacarbry village.
Strenuous in grade, this 7.4km loop follows sand road, roadway, track and mountain terrain. You’ll follow the route towards the picturesque lower slopes of the Comeragh Mountains, The Gap and on to the loop’s highest point on the slopes of Knockanaffrin. The trail then descends across yet more pleasant mountain terrain to a mountain track, back to the trailhead.
After the loop, stop by Ballymacarbry village for a rewarding cup of tea.
