Clare Glens Loop Walk is a 2.2 mile loop trail located near Newport, County Tipperary, Ireland that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips.
This easy forest walk journeys past waterfalls, rock pools and rapids, and presents stunning photographic opportunities. The Clare Glens is a wooded area along the banks of the Clare River, which separates counties Limerick and Tipperary. The scenery is breathtaking, with wild dense forest combined with the calm rushing of the crystal clear waters. The Glens consist of a picturesque red sandstone gorge through which the Clare River flows and displays numerous waterfalls. This loop walk is part of the network of National Looped Walks and are marked using the standard National Looped Walk directional arrows.
Bring sturdy walking boots, waterproofs, rucksack, fluid, and snacks.
Start from the village of Murroe (Moroe) on the R506 between Limerick City and Cappamore. Follow the signs for Clare Glens which take you north out of the village. Follow this road for approximately 5km to reach the trailhead at a car parking area on your left. Both loops start and finish here. Note: the trailhead is signposted from Murroe.
April 10, 2021I’d say there should be a sign at the halfway point. Some people got lost at there.
March 25, 2021March 5, 2021January 6, 2021January 3, 2021January 2, 2021December 30, 2020Lovely stroll with the kids and dogs
December 25, 2020muddy in parts on Christmas eve
December 7, 2020October 28, 2020proper footwear needed. Amazing and calming views. can be Mucky but very easily navigated
September 20, 2020Few trees down but easily passable. Mostly dry ground, miss in places. Some uneven ground in places, boots recommended. One of my favourite forested loop walks anywhere in Ireland.
September 11, 2020August 31, 2020A gorgeous walk. Well worth staying close to the river route for the first half mile or so. A lovely place to sit and have your lunch. As for conditions, there’s a few downed trees and and it’s muddy in places..overall though, a lovely walk altogether.
August 25, 2020Beautiful trail. Impassable if there is a lot of rain stays wet for ages because of the tree covered trail. Waterfalls are amazing
August 24, 2020Great walk and very muddy if you're starting the loop from the left side and turn right to finish.. Lovely waterfalls along the way but more enjoyable if you are prepped to really go near the start or the top of the big waterfall - but get ready to get muddy and with wet feet! Amazing!
August 6, 2020Great
July 30, 2020easy a favourite with the kids....
July 12, 2020Amazing little place for kids and adults alike. the walk along the river and the falls are stunning. New favourite spot
July 12, 2020Kids love this place!
March 23, 2020A lovely walk. Can be a bit steep and a scramble at times. Some rocks can be slippery so you'd need to be careful around the water.
February 21, 2020A really nice walk. Slightly strenuous in spots but a generally easy and enjoyable walk. Parts of the path can get very muddy in wet weather so walking boots are advised. A really nice place to take children and/or pets.
November 14, 2019Ver flat, well maintained dirt trail. Lovely river view
September 24, 2019We have problems with our legs so some of the wet stones and steps near the river where very difficult but by retracting our steps going round the other way we got a good walk by returning the way we went up the walk. Good walk and good environment.
July 6, 2019Lovely trail, I personally tried to walk quite close to the river but if you do so be mindful cause it’s very slippery! If you follow the route, the trail is totally fine and safe. I found this trail very different than the Irish trails I’ve done so far, the atmosphere it’s absolutely stunning! 100% recommended.
