Nature

Glengarra Wood

If you are interested in nature, woodland, wildlife or just walking, then Glengarra Wood is an ideal place to visit during your stay. It is situated 13km west of Cahir town, beside the N8, the main Dublin to Cork road, and extends upwards on the southern slopes of the Galtee mountains. Parts of the woodland have been developed to cater for visitors. The facilities provided include car parking, 5km of pathways, log bridges, picnic tables, and information boards providing the names of the different tree species, etc. There are many fine specimen trees, including the giant California Redwood, which were planted during the time when the area was part of the Lismore estate. In the early summer, the rhododendron flowers make a fine display. The Burncourt river flows down through the wood, although in this area it would be better described as a mountain stream which has revealed the underlying red sandstone.

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Proximity to Lisheen Castle: 40 mins.

The Glen of Aherlow

The Glen of Aherlow is a quiet country valley, secluded but not isolated. It stretches from the N24, South of the famed town of Tipperary, through sixteen miles of unspoilt countryside affording some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable.

The glen sits between the Galtee Mountains on the South and the Slievenamuck Ridge on the North. The Galtees, Ireland's highest inland mountain range, boast five spectacular corrie lakes, dominated by a variety of magnificent peaks Galteemore at 3,018 ft. This expansive vista is further enhanced by the many streams cascading down the face of the mountain. Its seclusion often offered refuge to the fugitive as related in the ballad ‘Galtee Mountain Boy’. Irish patriot Dan Breen called ‘The Glen’ the first refuge of the Tipperary felon.

The foothills are forested as is the entire 12 miles of the Slievenamuck Ridge, providing the walker with a variety of delightful woodland trails. The mountain climber and serious hillwalker will enjoy ample challenge on the upper slopes of the Galtee Range. The soil is acidic and supports an abundance of mosses, heathers, ferns and lichens, proving a delight to any botanist. The early morning or late evening walker may encounter members of the deer herds who inhabit the forested slopes.

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Proximity to Lisheen Castle: 60 mins.