Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop is a 7.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Ardpatrick.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Glenanaar Forest car park, near Ardpatrick.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.27132, -8.50843
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 73
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
Following glorious forest tracks, woodland paths and riverbank through Glenanaar Forest and along the banks of the Ogeen River watch out for the natural well, the bluebells in May, a standing stone and a mossy mass rock. There are fine views of the Blackwater Valley and the Nagle and Knockmealdown Mountains.
Before you go
Walking boots, raingear and fluid is recommended Please keep dogs on leads
- Waymarking
- Blue arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG
Limerick Tourist Information Office, 20 O'Connell Street, Limerick. Tel: 061-317522 Email: [email protected] Web: www.shannonregiontourism.ie/
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballyhoura - Blackrock Loop 5.1 km away · 10 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Lyre na Freaghaun 5.1 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Nature Trail 5.3 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Castlepook Loop 5.3 km away · 48.5 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Garanne Loop 5.3 km away · 33.9 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Greenwood Loop 5.3 km away · 5.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop?
7.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 120 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop start?
Starts at Glenanaar Forest car park, near Ardpatrick. The trailhead is at 52.27132, -8.50843.
Can you bring a dog on the Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop?
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.