Devil’s Bit Hike

Located North-West of the town of Templemore this out and back hike takes in amazing views of the green fields of Tipperary. The mountain was named after local legend which states that the devil took a bite out of the mountain. As he was doing so he broke his teeth and spat out the Rock of Cashel from his mouth to where it now stands.

Note: There are many loop walk options on Devil’s Bit which are available online

  • Parking:
    Google Maps: Car Park Link

    Start of Hike:
    Google Maps: Start Link

  • Distance: 2.5km

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Trail: Gravel road

  • Anytime
    Anytime on a clear day is amazing on top of Devil’s Bit with some amazing views

    • Start at the Car Park

    • When you leave carpark go to your right and walk 300m to a T-Junction

    • Turn right and follow the road for around 800m till you arrive at a Y-Junction

    • Take the elevated road to the left and walk for around 1.5km until you come to another Y-Juntion.

    • Take the road to the right and continue walking for another 500m until you come to another Y-Junction

    • Follow the road to the left for another 1.5km until you come to a T-Junction

    • Take the right turn and follow the road for another 1.8km until you reach a Y-Junction.

    • Pass through the gate and walk along the gravel roadway for 400m

    • Pass through the gate and walk for another 400m till you come to cross junction

    • Go straight along on the elevated gravel path for another 100m until you come to a left turn

    • Take this left and carry along the narrow trail that includes steps and climbing over large rocks

    • This section does require use of hands to help climb

    • Note it is easy to lose where the trail is so caution is needed

    • Keep climbing until you reach the summit where the cross is located

    • Carden’s Folly Tower along the hike path

    • Grotto

    • Statue of Virgin Mary on eastern side of the rock