Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch
Walking Trail · Tipperary
Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch is an 11.9 km moderate waymarked loop in Tipperary, starting near Goatenbridge.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Knockballiniry forest car park, near Goatenbridge.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.26091, -7.88512
- Irish Grid reference
- S 07892 12104
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 74
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.
Public transport
Local bus services to Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Clogheen and Ballyporeen
About the trail
This loop winds up on forest roads to travel along the shoulder of Crohan Mountain and traces a stretch along the Glengalla River. It takes you within 200m of the round tower monument to Liam Lynch, whose death nearby heralded the end of the Irish Civil War. Views are into the Knockmealdown Mountains and the plains spread below.
Before you go
Please keep dogs under control
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Knockmealdown Active
Knockmealdown Active at www.knockmealdownactive.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.
- Goatenbridge - Knockballiniry 0 m away · 5.2 km trail
- Knockmealdowns Trails - Crough Loop 0 m away · 3.8 km trail
- Knockmealdowns Trails - Duck Pond Loop 0 m away · 4.9 km trail
- Knockmealdowns Trails - Knockmealdown Lakes Loop 0 m away · 7.6 km trail
- Knockmealdowns Trails - Knockroe Loop 0 m away · 7.2 km trail
- Tipperary Heritage Way 5.3 km away · 59.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch?
11.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 280 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch start?
Starts at Knockballiniry forest car park, near Goatenbridge. The trailhead is at 52.26091, -7.88512 (Irish Grid S 07892 12104).
Can you bring a dog on the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch?
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.
Can you get to the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch without a car?
Local bus services to Newcastle, Goatenbridge, Clogheen and Ballyporeen.
Who manages the Goatenbridge - Liam Lynch?
Knockmealdown Active. 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.