Walk this way in Munster Vales

If you’re looking for a break away to rejuvenate the mind and body, then exploring Munster Vales, located in the beautiful south of Ireland, could be just what you need. Munster Vales encompasses the Comeragh, Knockmealdown, Galtee, Ballyhoura and Nagles mountain ranges and there are over 80 incredible walks that give visitors the chance to fully absorb all the fantastic views.

Take your time to fully take in the incredible sites including the lush valleys, surging rivers, cascading waterfalls and rugged coastlines. You certainly won’t forget your visit.

We’ve outlined some of the walks that you can experience in the Munster Vales to help you get started on planning your itinerary. Just don’t forget to bring good hiking boots, some snacks and maybe a raincoat because, after all, it’s Ireland!

The Ballyhoura Region

Located on the borders of Tipperary, Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura has some wonderful woodlands, green pastures and plenty of hills and mountains that are ideal for walking enthusiasts. With the beauty and peacefulness of the quiet country roads, riverbanks, rugged mountains, rich bogs and mythical landscapes, you definitely won’t be short of beautiful scenery on your walk.

There are also vibrant towns and villages in the region meaning that you can take some time to get off the beaten track and discover what is great about rural Ireland.

There is even a Ballyhoura Trails Guide App that was designed to help visitors find what is nearby, such as the walks on offer, the distances between them and the starting point of their chosen trail, making planning your journey easier than ever.

St Declan’s Way

You might have heard about St Declan’s Way – the 115km pilgrim walking route linking Cashel in Tipperary with Ardmore in Waterford. This is the ideal walk for anyone interested in learning about the history of the region and Ireland’s Ancient East. As its name suggests, the route is apparently the way St Declan took when going to Cashel to meet St Patrick. The walk is very popular with Pilgrims who are going to visit St Declan’s monastery, holy well and grave in Ardmore.

St Declan’s Way is also the ideal walk to learn about some of the incredible stories and legends from Ancient Ireland through many of the historic sites that you will encounter on the walk.

The Galtee Mountains

Described as a “walker’s paradise”, the Galtee Mountains, along with the Glen of Aherlow, have…