Molanna Loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Molanna Loop is a 9.5 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Ballyorgan.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ballyorgan.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.31536, -8.46931
- Irish Grid reference
- R 680 183
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 73
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
The Molanna Loop has a variety of terrain and scenery, from shady riverside glades to hilltop panoramas, and some good points of interest along the way.
- Waymarking
- Blue arrows on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballyorgan Loop 0 m away · 12.5 km trail
- Castle Oliver Loop 62 m away · 6.7 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Blackrock Loop 2.3 km away · 10 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Lyre na Freaghaun 2.3 km away · 4.9 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Castlepook Loop 2.6 km away · 48.5 km trail
- Ballyhoura - Garanne Loop 2.6 km away · 33.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Molanna Loop?
9.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 220 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 5 hours.
How hard is the Molanna Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Molanna Loop start?
Starts at Ballyorgan. The trailhead is at 52.31536, -8.46931 (Irish Grid R 680 183).
Can you bring a dog on the Molanna Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Molanna Loop?
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment CLG. 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.