Clare Glen’s Forest

Located on the border of Tipperary and Limerick this amazing forest walk boasts 2 loop hikes (2km Nature Loop and 4km Glen Loop walk). Suitable for families this walk goes through breathtaking forest scenery. The Clare Rivers separates the counties of Tipperary and Limerick so as you cross the bridges you cross counties.

  • Parking:
    Google Maps: Car Park Link

    Start of Hike:
    Google Maps: Start Link

  • Nature Loop
    Distance: 2km
    Difficulty: Easy
    Trail: Dirt trail

    Glen Loop
    Distance: 4km
    Difficulty: Easy
    Trail: Dirt trail

  • Morning
    Morning time on a clear day is amazing to explore Clare Glens especially when there is a fog around.

    • Start at the Entrance

    • When you walk through the gate carry on walking for 150m until you come to a Y-junction

    • Take the left turn up the step steep trail and carry on for 800m until you reach the first bridge.

    • Take the right turn to go over the bridge if you want to do the Nature Loop

    • Once you cross the bridge take a right and follow the trail back to the road to complete the Nature Loop

    • To carry on the Glen Loop take the left before the bridge and walk for 1km until you reach a 2nd bridge

    • Cross this bridge and take the right

    • Follow the trail back to the road to complete the Glen Loop

    • Waterfalls and more Waterfalls

      Waterfalls in Clare Glens can be difficult to get to so much caution is needed as rocks can be slippy