Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop
Walking Trail · Tipperary
Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop is a 4.1 km moderate waymarked loop in Tipperary, starting near Silvermines.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts near Silvermines.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.7756, -8.23069
- 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 walk on forest road, green track, sandy track and narrow walking track passes in and out of forest with a section on open hillide and spectacular views of the Silvermines area and Keeper Hill.
Before you go
There may be some sections of soft or wet ground on this trail so a good pair of waterproof boots is highly recommended.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on yellow background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Coillte South
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Killoscully Mass Path Looped Walk 6.5 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Ballyhourigan Woods Loop 7.7 km away · 8.3 km trail
- Slieve Felim - Keeper Hill summit walk 7.7 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop 11 km away · 6.1 km trail
- Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk 14 km away · 5.6 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Killaloe Loop 14 km away · 2.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop?
4.1 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 150 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop start?
Starts near Silvermines. The trailhead is at 52.7756, -8.23069.
Can you bring a dog on the Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe 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 Knockanroe Woods - Silvermines-Knockanroe loop?
Coillte South. 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.