Kyle Loop is the 20 km waymarked walk — forest trail, mountain trails and country lanes climbing to 420 m. Allow 5–6 hours and 500 m of total ascent. Suitable for fit, experienced walkers. Access only via School Road and Mangan's Lane — there is no access from the Railway Walk or Garryhoe Lane.
⚠️ Distances and grades are cross-checked — always carry an OS map on mountain routes.
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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. The Kyle Loop (purple arrows) is a 20 km strenuous loop combining forestry roads, hillside tracks and quiet country lanes, climbing steadily onto higher ground above Tinahely (highest point 420 m, total ascent 500 m) before looping back to the village. Allow 5–6 hours depending on pace and ground conditions.
A beautifully restored historic guesthouse on the Square in Tinahely — the Wicklow Way passes through the village. Double, twin and small-double rooms, all with private bathrooms. Self-service coded entry — arrive when it suits you.
A free, GPS-triggered audio tour of this walk is coming soon to AudioToursIreland.ie — no app needed.