Walking

Long Distance Walk - The Blackwater Way

The Blackwater Way comprises two sections: Avondhu and Duhallow. This varied trail includes the lower slopes of the Kncokmealdown Mountains. It drops through the green lanes and boreens of sparslely populated hill farms to the historic settlements and rich farms and woodland of the Blackwater Valley. It rises again onto the slopes of the Nagle Hills, where there are superb views over the Munster Plains, then to Shrone, just north of the Paps Mountains, which offers a contrast of wild bog, mountain, forest roadways, glens, lakes, rivers and stretches of beautiful isolation. The area abounds in wildlife and wild flowers in their season.


Route Details



Clogheen, Araglin, Kilworth, Fermoy, Killavullen, Mallow, Ballinamona, Bweeng, Nad, Millstreet, Ballydaly and Shrone.
Total Distance: 168km/ 104 miles
Longest Stage: Nad to Millstreet – 30Km/ 19 miles
Highest Point: Knockclugga – 570 m/ 186ft – alternate route marked for poor weather

Blackwater Way Map Guide




Blackwater Way Map Guide is published by East Way Mapping Tel: 054 77835

Also available from Fermoy Tourist Information Office at Brian Toomey Sports Shop, McCurtain Street., Mallow Tourist Office


Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Maps No. 74, 79, 80, 81, 1:50,000 (1.25in to 1 mile)

Members of Blackwater Resources and Holidays taking part in a Walk