Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop

Walking Trail · Tipperary

Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop is a 3.8 km moderate waymarked loop in Tipperary, starting near Lisvarrinane.

Distance
3.8 km
Climb
120 m
Shape
Loop
Time
1 hour 15 minutes

Grade

Activity Grade Difficulty Time
Walking Moderate Moderate 1 hour 15 minutes

Getting there

Starts at Christ the King statue, Glen of Aherlow, near Lisvarrinane.

Directions to the trailhead

Trailhead coordinates
52.42925, -8.16767
Ordnance Survey sheets
Discovery Series Sheet 66

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 loop on forestry tracks, woodland trails and minor road takes in the Nature Park where there are some quiet spots to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The walk is named after Charles Bianconi's horse drawn carriage services that passed through this forest in the 1800's.

Before you go

Along the track towards Aherlow House Hotel there may be a fallen tree blocking the trail

Waymarking
Pale blue arrow on white background
Dogs
Yes

Who manages it

Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society

Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society

Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.

Trails nearby

Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.

Common questions

How long is the Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop?

3.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 120 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 15 minutes.

How hard is the Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop?

Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.

Where does the Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop start?

Starts at Christ the King statue, Glen of Aherlow, near Lisvarrinane. The trailhead is at 52.42925, -8.16767.

Can you bring a dog on the Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi 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 Glen of Aherlow - Bianconi Loop?

Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.

More in Tipperary

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.