Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk
Walking Trail · Tipperary
Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk is a 5.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Tipperary, starting near Ballina.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Car Park for Graves of the Leinster Men, near Ballina.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.85106, -8.39857
- Irish Grid reference
- R 731 779
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 59
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, mostly on very quiet tarmac road with the final descent on purpose-built gravel footpath, takes the walk around the western slopes of Tountinna Mountain, passing through remote countryside with exceptionally spectacular and impressive views of Lough Derg and the surrounding area. The primary feature of interest is the remains of the Graves of the Leinster Men at which point, it is said, the Leinster King and his men met their deaths at the hand of Brian Boru in the early 11th Century.
- Waymarking
- Red arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
North Tipperary Development Company
North Tipperary Development Company
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Arra Mountains Loop 3.2 km away · 12.4 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Castlelough to Killaloe 4.0 km away · 12 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Annacarriga Loop 4.7 km away · 3 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh 4.7 km away · 17.3 km trail
- Ballycuggaran - Crag Wood Walk 4.8 km away · 7.1 km trail
- East Clare Way 5.6 km away · 168.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk?
5.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 225 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk start?
Starts at Car Park for Graves of the Leinster Men, near Ballina. The trailhead is at 52.85106, -8.39857 (Irish Grid R 731 779).
Can you bring a dog on the Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk?
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 Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk?
North Tipperary Development Company. 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.