Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way
Walking Trail · Limerick
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way is a 19 km strenuous waymarked linear route in Limerick, starting near Broadford.
Note from the trail operator
This trail can also be walked from Ashford to Broadford
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Broadford Ashford Walking Trails Committee before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Strenuous | Challenging | 5 to 6 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Broadford car park opposite church, near Broadford.
Finishes at Beside church in Ashford.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.34598, -8.97279
- Irish Grid reference
- R 33763 22009
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 72
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
This trail follows forest tracks, minor roads, regional roads and grass tracks to link the two villages of Broadford and Ashford, passing through a pleasant tree-lined avenue, a dairy farm, Coillte forest, beside Lough Ghe (a National Heritage Area) and over quiet streams with the chance to hear the cuckoo in summer and glimpse a hen harrier, while spectacular views are of the surrounding countryside including the Shannon Estuary, Knockfiera and the Ballyhoura Mountains.
Before you go
No dogs except on public roads
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails Committee
www.walkbroadfordashford.com
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann Beag Loop 0 m away · 6.7 km trail
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop 0 m away · 9.5 km trail
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Killagholehane Way 0 m away · 2.2 km trail
- Dromcollogher Town Park Trail 4.2 km away · 1 km trail
- Killeedy Eco Park - Trail A 6.1 km away · 1 km trail
- Killeedy Eco Park - Trail B 6.1 km away · 0.75 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way?
19 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 287 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 5 to 6 hours.
How hard is the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way?
Sport Ireland grades it Strenuous, with an overall difficulty of Challenging. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way start?
Starts at Broadford car park opposite church, near Broadford. The trailhead is at 52.34598, -8.97279 (Irish Grid R 33763 22009).
Can you bring a dog on the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Broadford-Ashford Way?
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails Committee. 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.