Slieve Bloom Looped Walks
Ranging from 4km to 9km, these walks focus on areas of outstanding natural beauty and historical significance. The loops use a variety of colours to denote the level of difficulty as follows:
Kinnitty Castle Trailhead
Directions to trailhead: From County Arms Hotel turn right in the direction of Birr Town and Tullamore. At mini-roundabout, turn right into Johns Mall. At next mini roundabout, turn left in the direction of Kinnitty. From Kinnitty Village, take the R421 following the signposts for Mountmellick. After 200m veer right on to the R440 (signposted Mountrath). Continue along this road for 3km until you reach the entrance to Kinnitty Forest.
Kinnitty Blue Distance 8km
Time 2-3 Hrs Difficulty Moderate
Kinnitty Green Distance 4km
Time 1-11/2 Hrs Difficulty Easy
Cadamstown
Directions to trailhead: From County Arms Hotel turn right in the direction of Birr Town and Tullamore. At mini-roundabout, turn right into Johns Mall. At next mini roundabout, turn left in the direction of Kinnitty. In the village of Cadamstown (on the R421 between Clonaslee & Kinnitty) the car park is located beside Dempsey's Pub.
Nature Trail Distance 7km
Time 11/2-2 Hrs Difficulty Easy
Rickets Rock Distance 6km
Time 11/2-2 Hrs Difficulty Easy
St Pauls Distance 8km
Time 2-21/2 Hrs Difficulty Moderate
Lough Boora Trailhead
From County Arms Hotel, turn right in the direction of Tullamore. From the village of Kilcormac (on the N52 between Birr and Tullamore) take the N52 following the signposts for Tullamore. As you leave Kilcormac turn left after crossing the bridge over the Silver River. Follow the riverside roadway for 300m to reach a T-junction where you turn right. After 6km the trailhead is on your left opposite a wooden bridge.
Farmlands Loop Distance 7km
Time 1-11/2 Hrs Difficulty Easy
Mesolithic Loop Distance 9km
Time 2-21/2 Hrs Difficulty Moderate
Sculpture Loop Distance 3km
Time 45min-1Hr Difficulty Easy
