Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

Hiking trails & Routes

Ireland

Munster

Clare

Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

Moderate

4.5

(37)

273

hikers

Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

03:19

10.1km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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423 m

View of Lough Derg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views over Lough Derg. On the lower slopes there are some picnic tables and benches, perfect for a break on the way up or down.

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4.43 km

Moylussa Summit Boardwalk

Highlight • Summit

Final few hundred yards to the peak at 531 metres are flat but very boggy, even when dry. The boardwalk is a real highlight if you're in it for the 'gram!

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5.22 km

Moylussa Summit

Highlight • Summit

Moylussa is a mountain in the Slieve Bernagh range in western Ireland and the highest point in County Clare at 531 metres (1,745 ft). It is also a designated Marilyn.

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8.22 km

View of Lough Derg from Crag Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be sure to make time to appreciate the stunning view of Lough Derg from Crag Hill.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

2.05 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.68 km

1.94 km

811 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

1°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

July 5, 2024,Moylussa from the Lough

I came down a different path to the main forest track. It all went well until i came out above some aggregate quarrying. Luckily they weren'tworking and i was able to scramble down the scree.
Suitable for dogs off-lead