The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel, a region in County Tipperary, Ireland, is characterized by its diverse landscapes. It features majestic mountain ranges like the Galtees, Knockmealdowns, and Comeraghs, alongside serene glacial lakes and extensive woodlands. These varied terrains provide a range of environments suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The region's natural features and developing greenway networks offer numerous opportunities for outdoor exploration.
132
Routes
4.6
(206)
Average rating
2020
People visited

4.7
(48)
218
hikers
12.6km
05:02
920m
920m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(20)
108
hikers
8.15km
03:05
560m
560m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(21)
101
hikers
8.48km
02:52
420m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
69
hikers
8.76km
02:43
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
runners
12.6km
02:15
920m
920m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

34
runners
8.36km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
runners
6.54km
00:51
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
runners
4.13km
00:30
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
34.3km
01:55
730m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
riders
77.5km
03:17
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1
riders
97km
03:58
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

144km
06:17
1,220m
1,220m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(4)
1
riders
59.8km
03:37
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

42.5km
02:49
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

83.2km
05:26
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37.9km
02:25
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43
riders
35.3km
03:08
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
47.2km
04:09
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
20.0km
02:01
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
18.8km
01:37
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 300 routes, with an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 4,000 visitors.
Hiking trails range from challenging mountain treks in the Galtee Mountains to accessible woodland paths in areas like Glengarra Woods. Scenic routes also lead to glacial lakes such as Lough Curra. More information on hiking can be found in the Hiking around The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel guide.
Yes, the region offers easy and family-friendly options, such as the Suir Blueway section between Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage, which is a 2.5-mile (4 km) accessible path. Glengarra Woods also provides well-maintained paths suitable for leisure walkers. Consult the Easy hikes around The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel guide for more options.
The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel provides routes for both touring and road cycling. The Suir Blueway offers a 32-mile (53 km) route that includes a 13-mile (21 km) walking/cycling trail. For more details, refer to the Cycling around The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel guide.
Road cyclists can explore routes that traverse scenic roads and pass through the region's mountain ranges. The area offers 152 dedicated road cycling routes. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel guide.
Trails in the region feature majestic mountain ranges like the Galtees and Knockmealdowns, serene glacial lakes such as Lough Curra, and extensive woodlands including Glengarra Woods. Historical sites like Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel are also integrated into many routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking, Easy hikes, Running Trails, Cycling, Road Cycling Routes, and MTB Trails.
The Suir Blueway is a 32-mile (53 km) route that includes a 13-mile (21 km) walking/cycling trail and 20 miles (32 km) of waterway for canoeing and kayaking. A 2.5-mile (4 km) section between Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage is wheelchair-accessible, making it suitable for leisure cyclists and families.
The region is popular on komoot, with over 4,000 visitors having shared their experiences across 313 routes. These routes have received more than 500 ratings, averaging 4.47 out of 5 stars.
The region is rich in history, featuring iconic sites such as Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel. St. Declan's Way, an ancient pilgrim route, also passes through Cahir and Cashel, connecting historical and natural landscapes.
Information regarding The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel can be found on the Tipperary County Council website at tipperarycoco.ie.

