Slieve Bloom Walks

The Slieve Bloom Mountains offer some of Ireland’s most breathtaking and unspoiled walking trails, with routes that showcase the stunning beauty of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a casual walker, there’s a trail to suit every pace and ability.

Walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains

The Slieve Bloom Way

The Slieve Bloom Way is a circular route of some 70.5k which takes the walker on a pleasurable trip past many remarkable glens, rock outcrops, heathery hills, wounderous waterfalls and lofty summits. The way can be accessed from the trailhead at Kinnitty just a short distance from Ardmore Country House and follows a mixture of forest tracks riverbanks, old roadways grassy trails and minor roads. The route is moderate to difficult and usually takes 3 days to complete.

Looped Walks & Eco Trails

For shorter adventures, explore 16 waymarked loop walks, all starting and ending at well-signed trailheads with car parking and picnic areas. Popular spots include:

Camcor River Walk and Glinsk Castle Loop Kinnitty
Knockbarron Wood Eco Walk – Ancient woodlands and eskers
Silver River Eco Walk Cadamstown
Glenbarrow Loop Walk – Stunning waterfalls and riverside trails
Ridge of Capard – Incredible views stretching across Ireland’s midland

Your Gateway to Slieve Bloom’s Scenic Walking Trails

Located in Kinnitty, at the trailhead for the Slieve Bloom Way, Ardmore Country House B&B is the perfect base for exploring these scenic landscapes. Your host, Christina, is an avid walker and is happy to provide walking maps, route recommendations, and local insights to enhance your experience. Guests staying for two or more nights also benefit from free car parking for Slieve Bloom Way walkers.