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.
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Madeline's Accommodation, Tinahely
Premium Partner — 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.