walking the grand canal way

This walk links the Slieve Bloom Way to the Grand Canal Way and includes mountain, riverside, and access to a number of sites of interest including Turraun Wildlife Park, Boora Mesolithic Site, Kilcormac 16th century Pieta, St. Managhan's Shrine, Boher, Esker Riada and Silver River plus panoramic views of the midlands.

Walkers are requested to obey directional and warning signs on bog trails.

Route Details:

Cadamstown, Ballyboy, Kilcormac, Grand Canal at Turraun, Ferbane.

Total Distance: 29km/18 miles.

Longest Stage: Kilcormac to Grand Canal - 18km/8 miles.

Highest Point: Knock Hill - 140m/458ft.