Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop is a 14 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Murroe.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Glenstal Wood Carpark, near Murroe.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.66139, -8.36073
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 65
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 follows purple arrows through Glenstal Woods. It circles the Slieve Felim Mountains mainly on forest road with a short section on minor road. It ascends gradually on the outward journey and descends gradually on the return and towards the finish it passes through natural woodland with rhododendron in bloom in early summer. There are fine views of Keeper Hill to the north and out over the surrounding countryside.
- Waymarking
- Purple arrow on yellow background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Limerick Tourist Information Office, 20 O'Connell Street, Limerick. Tel: 061-317522 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.
- Slieve Felim Way 2.9 km away · 44.5 km trail
- Murroe - Clare Glens loop 4.1 km away · 4 km trail
- Murroe - Nature loop 4.1 km away · 2 km trail
- Ballyhourigan Woods Loop 8.8 km away · 8.3 km trail
- Slieve Felim - Keeper Hill summit walk 8.8 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Kilmoylan Nature Walk 10 km away · 4.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop?
14 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 300 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop start?
Starts at Glenstal Wood Carpark, near Murroe. The trailhead is at 52.66139, -8.36073.
Can you bring a dog on the Murroe - Glenstal Woods 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 Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop?
Coillte South. 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.