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The Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society
View of The Glen of Aherlow from "Christ The King". Leave your worries behind you and come on a visit to the Glen of Aherlow. This is an area of outstanding beauty where you can while away a few hours in its sylvan shade or a few days enjoying the hospitality of the people. There is plenty to do and see. The Residents of the Glen will make you very welcome. You will have a choice of first class Hotels and B and B's to accommodate your every need. Aherlow House Lodge and Hotel offers an oasis of tranquility and elegance, nestled in private woodland, overlooking the Galtee Mountains The Glen of Aherlow Failte Society was formed in 1994. It is very much representative of the community. With members from the villages of Bansha, Rossadrehid, Coach Road, Lisvernane and Galbally as well as members from inside and outside the Glen. Embed video code - place this video on your site The general aim of the Society is to develop the tourism potential of the area in a manner which will both protect the unspoilt and natural beauty of the valley and at the same time bring economic benefit to 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 (16) 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, Irelands 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. It's seclusion often offered refuge to the fugitive as related in the ballad 'Galtee Mountain Boy'. Irish patriot Dan Green 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.
Some of the activities in the Glen include;
The Galtee Mountain Walks:
Lake Muskry: Two Walks: Classic Walk / Family Walk. Classic Walk is 16 km (10 miles) climb 470 m (1,550 ft) 4 hrs. Family Walk is 11 km (7 miles) climb 465 m (1,535 ft) 3.5 hrs.
Glencush Lake Curra: Two Walks: Classic Walk / Family Walk. Classic Walk is 9.4 km (5.8 miles) climb 468 m (1,450 ft) 3 hrs. Family Walk is 6.7 km (4.1 miles) Duntryleague Hill: Two Walks: Classic Walk / Family Walk: Classic Walk 3.8 km (2.3 miles) climb 120 m (400 ft) 1.5 hrs. Family Walk 2 km (1.3 miles) climb 100 m (330 ft) 1 hr. The Coach Road: Two Walks: Classic Walk / Family Walk: Classic Walk 7.4 km (4.5 miles) climb 250 m (775 ft) 2 hrs. Family Walk 3.3 km (2 miles) climb 130 m (400 ft) 1.25 hr. Contact:
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