Slieve Felim Way
Long Distance Waymarked Way · Limerick and Tipperary
Slieve Felim Way is a 44.5 km moderate waymarked linear route in Limerick and Tipperary, starting near Murroe.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 days |
Getting there
Starts at Murroe.
Finishes at Silvermines.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.6492, -8.39897
- Irish Grid reference
- R 730 554
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 59, 65 and 66
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
At Start: Limited bus service Check with Bus Eireann. At End: Very limited bus service Check with Bus Eireann.
About the trail
The Slieve Felim Way is a 43km linear walking route through the counties of Limerick and Tipperary well away from the hustle and bustle of main roads. The route weaves its way from the village of Murroe through foothills and around Slieve Felim (422m), Keeper Hill (694m) and the Silvermine Mountains (475m) to finish at the former mining village of Silvermines. Near the southern end of the route and worth a visit is the Benedictine monastery of Glenstall Abbey. The terrain consists of quiet roads, forestry tracks and field paths: some wet stretches may be expected. The total aggregate ascent over the route is less than 900m, and there are no significant climbs, but there are some spectacular long views from the route, particularly along the northern section. There are not many options for public transport access or overnight accommodation along the route, so unless you intend covering the entire route in one go careful planning is needed. For more information follow external link to Shannon Region Trails - Slieve Felim Way
Before you go
11 kms or 26% of the Way follows local roads.
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte/South Tipperary Development Company Limited
Coillte/South Tipperary Development Company Limited
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Murroe - Glenstal Woods loop 2.9 km away · 14 km trail
- Murroe - Clare Glens loop 4.5 km away · 4 km trail
- Murroe - Nature loop 4.5 km away · 2 km trail
- Ballyhourigan Woods Loop 11 km away · 8.3 km trail
- Slieve Felim - Keeper Hill summit walk 11 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Kilmoylan Nature Walk 11 km away · 4.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Slieve Felim Way?
44.5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 1,200 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 days.
How hard is the Slieve Felim Way?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Slieve Felim Way start?
Starts at Murroe. The trailhead is at 52.6492, -8.39897 (Irish Grid R 730 554).
Can you bring a dog on the Slieve Felim Way?
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 Slieve Felim Way without a car?
At Start: Limited bus service Check with Bus Eireann. At End: Very limited bus service Check with Bus Eireann.
Who manages the Slieve Felim Way?
Coillte/South Tipperary Development Company Limited. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Limerick and 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.