Ballycumber Loop
The 14 km Ballycumber Loop is the middle-distance Tinahely waymarked walk — forest trail, mountain trails and country lanes climbing over Ballycumber Hill to 370 m. Big views over the Derry River valley with 350 m of total ascent. 4–5 hours at a steady pace. Suitable for reasonably fit walkers. Access via School Road and Mangan's Lane only — no access from the Railway Walk (Togher) or Garryhoe Lane.
Where this walk goes
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Highlights of this walk
- The middle-distance Tinahely loop — a proper half-day walk without committing to 25 km
- Big views from Ballycumber Hill (370 m) over the Derry River valley
- Mix of Coillte forest trail, open mountain track and quiet country lane
- Returns to Tinahely Town Square — pub lunch a two-minute walk away
- Crosses the Wicklow Way (Stage 6 passes through Tinahely between Moyne and Shillelagh)
How to walk it
Park in Tinahely village. Access to the loop is only via School Road and Mangan's Lane — there is no access via the Railway Walk (Togher) or Garryhoe Lane. From the Railway Walk Carpark, walk 1 km along School Road to Mangan's Lane to join the trail. Follow waymarkers throughout — the route is well-signposted on the Tinahely Community trails network.
Suitable for
Reasonably fit walkers. 14 km with 350 m of ascent over 4–5 hours — a comfortable half-day for anyone who walks regularly. Bring proper boots, a packed lunch and waterproofs.
Madeline's Accommodation, Tinahely
Beautifully restored historic guesthouse on Tinahely Town Square, three minutes from the trailhead.
View Madeline's listingThe other Tinahely walks
Three more waymarked loops from the same village.