Tipperary Heritage Way
Long Distance Waymarked Way · Tipperary
Tipperary Heritage Way is a 59.6 km moderate waymarked linear route in Tipperary, starting near Clogheen.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 days |
Getting there
Starts at The Vee Gap above Clogheen, near Clogheen.
Finishes at Cashel.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.24183, -7.95607
- Irish Grid reference
- S 030 100
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 66 and 74
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: None At End: Good bus service Check with Bus Eireann.
About the trail
The Tipperary Heritage Way is a 56 kilometre-long low-level linear walking route in the south midlands of Ireland that follows the course of the River Suir northwards from the Knockmealdown Mountains towards the historic town of Cashel. The Suir, claimed by many to be the second longest river in Ireland, brought early settlers, the Vikings and the Normans deep into the heartland of Ireland and the country's most valuable farmland, the Golden Vale, and the river valley is thus rich in historic remains. Starting from the Gap above the Vee, a famous viewing point, the route follows part of an ancient road that once linked Cashel with the coastal town of Ardmore, a route taken in the past by many historic figures including St Patrick and King Henry II, and passes through the villages of Ardfinnan and Golden and the town of Cahir before reaching Cashel. The terrain consists mainly of quiet country roads, forestry tracks and riverside paths, some sections of which may be at times overgrown and wet. It is a route that has so many attractions along its way where walkers will be tempted to linger, such as churches, abbeys, ancient graveyards, castles and a wonderful cottage orné. A variety of waterfowl including the ubiquitous heron will be seen along the river stretches, where otters may be glimpsed.
Before you go
31 kms or 55% of the Way follows local roads. There may be issues with waymarking at some points along the trail. ***Out of respect for the farmers' property, Tipperary Heritage Way advises walkers not to bring their dogs on sections of the walk which go through the farmers' property.***
- Waymarking
- Yellow arrow on black background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
South Tipperary Development Company Limited
Tipperary Heritage Committee, c/o Shrough, Rathkea, Tipperary Town. Tel: 062-55467 Web: www.tipperaryway.com Also South East Tourism, 41 The Quay, Waterford. Tel: 051-875823 Web: www.southeasttourism.ie/
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Bay Lough Loop 2.6 km away · 4.5 km trail
- Kilballyboy Wood Loop 2.6 km away · 4.8 km trail
- Vee Valley Loop 2.6 km away · 9 km trail
- Blackwater Way - Avondhu 4.6 km away · 126.2 km trail
- Clogheen Loop 4.7 km away · 7.9 km trail
- Goatenbridge - Knockballiniry 5.3 km away · 5.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Tipperary Heritage Way?
59.6 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 150 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 days.
How hard is the Tipperary Heritage Way?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Tipperary Heritage Way start?
Starts at The Vee Gap above Clogheen, near Clogheen. The trailhead is at 52.24183, -7.95607 (Irish Grid S 030 100).
Can you bring a dog on the Tipperary Heritage Way?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Can you get to the Tipperary Heritage Way without a car?
At Start: None At End: Good bus service Check with Bus Eireann.
Who manages the Tipperary Heritage Way?
South Tipperary Development Company Limited. 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.