Tower Hill Loop
Walking Trail · Waterford
Tower Hill Loop is a 3.2 km moderate waymarked loop in Waterford, starting near Portlaw.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour |
Getting there
Starts at Black Door' Trailhead - Scrouty Road, near Portlaw.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.31617, -7.34563
- Irish Grid reference
- S 44668 18448
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 75
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
Bus Eireann Route 354 – Carrick-on-Suir – Portlaw - Waterford
About the trail
Tower Hill Wood is one of several woodlands overlooking Portlaw and the nearby Curraghmore House and Gardens. There are three marked walking trails to choose from, ranging in length from 3.2 km to 4.6 km. Walkers will experience mixed woodland, the sights and sounds of nature, and wonderful views of the Comeragh Mountains, Slievenamon, the River Suir, and the surrounding counties along this forest trail network.
- Waymarking
- White arrow on orange background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Portlaw Community Enhancement Committee
Portlaw Community Enhancement Committee
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Clonagam Loop 0 m away · 4.6 km trail
- Hussian Gap Loop 0 m away · 4.5 km trail
- East Munster Way 5.3 km away · 69 km trail
- Pilltown - Mountain Grove Loop 6.9 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Suir Blueway - Deerpark to Carrick on Suir 8.8 km away · 1 km trail
- Tullahought - Kilmacoliver Summit Loop 11 km away · 3.8 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Tower Hill Loop?
3.2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 58 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Tower Hill Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Tower Hill Loop start?
Starts at Black Door' Trailhead - Scrouty Road, near Portlaw. The trailhead is at 52.31617, -7.34563 (Irish Grid S 44668 18448).
Can you bring a dog on the Tower Hill 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.
Can you get to the Tower Hill Loop without a car?
Bus Eireann Route 354 – Carrick-on-Suir – Portlaw - Waterford.
Who manages the Tower Hill Loop?
Portlaw Community Enhancement Committee. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Waterford
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.