Killavullen Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Killavullen Loop is an 11.9 km moderate waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Killavullen Village.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Killavullen GAA, near Killavullen Village.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.1486, -8.51471
- Irish Grid reference
- W 64821 99727
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 80
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 Link Bus: https://locallinkcork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timetable-fermoy-mallow-sept-2021.pdf Killavullen is 10km from the nearest large town, Mallow, which has a full bus and rail service
About the trail
This trail takes the walker on village street, quiet country road, forest track and woodland path through the historic village of Killavullen before ascending steadily to wind its way around Corran Mountain. There are excellent views over the Blackwater Valley, Avondhu Region and Nagle, Boggeragh, Ballyhoura and Galtee Mountains.
Before you go
The trail has some steep sections and may have some rough underfoot conditions, with some obstacles such as protruding roots, rocks, etc. especially after heavy rain
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, Tel: 022 46580, Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lovers Leap 7.6 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Castleblagh - Woodland Trail 8.0 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop 14 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Corrin Wood 16 km away · 4.3 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Blackrock Loop 19 km away · 10 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Lyre na Freaghaun 19 km away · 4.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Killavullen Loop?
11.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 480 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Killavullen Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Killavullen Loop start?
Starts at Killavullen GAA, near Killavullen Village. The trailhead is at 52.1486, -8.51471 (Irish Grid W 64821 99727).
Can you bring a dog on the Killavullen Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Killavullen Loop without a car?
Local Link Bus: https://locallinkcork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/timetable-fermoy-mallow-sept-2021.pdf Killavullen is 10km from the nearest large town, Mallow, which has a full bus and rail service.
Who manages the Killavullen Loop?
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Cork
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.