| Directions | Directions to Trailhead From the village of Rathgormack on the R678, follow the R678 in the direction of Clonmel. After a 5km straight stretch, the road swing left and passes a downhill roadway on the right (the trailhead for the Glenpatrick Loop is down there). Shortly afterwards the road turns right at a 4-roadway junction – turn left onto a forestry roadway. Travel for 500m to reach the trailhead. |
| Ascent | 460m/220m |
| Distance | 6km |
| Estimated Time | 1hr - 1hrs 15mins |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Minimum Gear | Hiking boots, raingear, snack and fluid |
| Services | Rathgormack 6km, Clonmel 12km |
| Terrain | Forestry roads, open country |
| Theme | Nature |
| Trailhead | Entrance to Glenpatrick Woods, Co. Tipperary OS Sheet 75, S285 180 |
A-B. From the trailhead follow the red (and blue) arrow along the forestry road - the blue arrow is for the shorter Rath Beag Loop. Pass a roadway on your left and continue for 300m to reach a 3-way junction where both loops turn right.
C-D. Continue to follow the red arrows for almost 1km to reach a 3-way junction where the loop swings left and downhill. If you want to view Lough Mohra follow the green arrows straight ahead - it is approximately 1.5km (20min) out and back to this point.
D-E. After 500m of a downhill trek you regain the 4-way junction (C). This time turn right and rejoin the blue loop for the return journey. After 400m turn left at a 3-way junction, and left again at another junction after 50m.
E-A. Continue to follow the red and blue arrows as the loop swings left to regain the junction at B above.
Proceed straight and enjoy the last 300m back to the trailhead.
Map of route
Link to Bord Failte
