Lovers Leap
Walking Trail · Cork
Lovers Leap is a 0.8 km moderate waymarked out-and-back route in Cork, starting near Mallow.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 20 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Eastern End of Lower Park Mallow, near Mallow.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.13474, -8.62416
- Irish Grid reference
- W 57316 98244
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
Train station and bus stop in Mallow - Train station 2.3km from trailhead, Bus stop 1.6km from trailhead
About the trail
This trail meanders its way up to the magnificent beauty spot known locally as ‘Lovers Leap’, which is renowned for its stunning elevated views of the Blackwater River. At the end of this short trail, users will need to return along the same route from which they came. 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. The route is appropriate for people with a moderate level of fitness and some walking experience. Strong footwear is recommended.
- Waymarking
- Pink
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Cork County Council
Cork County Council Tel: 022 - 21123
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Killavullen Loop 7.6 km away · 11.9 km trail
- Mount Hillary - Father Murphy Loop 15 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Mount Hillary - Knightfield Loop 15 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Mount Hillary - Mount Hillary Loop 15 km away · 10.6 km trail
- Castleblagh - Woodland Trail 15 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Canon Sheehan Loop 17 km away · 7.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lovers Leap?
0.8 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 48 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 20 minutes.
How hard is the Lovers Leap?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lovers Leap start?
Starts at Eastern End of Lower Park Mallow, near Mallow. The trailhead is at 52.13474, -8.62416 (Irish Grid W 57316 98244).
Can you bring a dog on the Lovers Leap?
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 Lovers Leap without a car?
Train station and bus stop in Mallow - Train station 2.3km from trailhead, Bus stop 1.6km from trailhead.
Who manages the Lovers Leap?
Cork County Council. 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.