Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop is a 9.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Broadford.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Broadford car park opposite church, near Broadford.
- 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 starts at the arboretum in the village of Broadford. This was formally a limestone quarry now planted with native Irish trees and shrubs. It follows a minor road with farmland on both sides. There are some stunning views on your descent down through a working farm, crossing through fields and wooded areas. The trail brings you to the historical site of Killagholehane Church. The walk ends back in the village of Broadford.
Before you go
No dogs except on public roads
- Waymarking
- Blue 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 - Broadford-Ashford Way 0 m away · 19 km trail
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann Beag Loop 0 m away · 6.7 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 - Gleann na gCapall Loop?
9.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 161 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop 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 - Gleann na gCapall Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gleann na gCapall Loop?
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.