Combaun Loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Combaun Loop is an 11 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Anglesboro/Michelstown.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Anglesborough, near Anglesboro/Michelstown.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.31877, -8.26504
- Irish Grid reference
- R 81978 18569
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
On the western edge of the Galtee Mountains, the Combaun Loop ascends along the forest paths and roads of a commercial conifer plantation at various stages of growth and harvesting. On a clear day, spectacular views await of the mountains above, as well as the immensity of fields and woodlands below. Approximately 3.5km into your hike there is an optional shortcut. The full loop of 11km will bring you adjacent to the open mountain where An Teampailín / Temple Hill rises to the East. The Ballyhoura Mountains and the pasturelands of Limerick lie to the west and northwest. Slowly descend through the Combaun (White Hollow) Woods with the small peak of Benard and the rocky outcrop of Two Rocks rising to your left.
- Waymarking
- Red
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG
Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment CLG, Main St., Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. Tel: 063-91300 E-mail: [email protected] Web:www.ballyhouracountry.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.
- Benard Loop 2.8 km away · 12.8 km trail
- Paradise Hill Loop 2.8 km away · 7.2 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Attychraan Loop 6.0 km away · 3.6 km trail
- Ballyhoura Way - Moor Abbey Loop 9.3 km away · 3 km trail
- Darby's Bed Loop 9.4 km away · 4.8 km trail
- Castlegale Loop 9.8 km away · 3.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Combaun Loop?
11 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 580 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Combaun Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Combaun Loop start?
Starts at Anglesborough, near Anglesboro/Michelstown. The trailhead is at 52.31877, -8.26504 (Irish Grid R 81978 18569).
Can you bring a dog on the Combaun 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 Combaun 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.