Way: Slieve Felim Way
Trailheads: Murroe,
Tooreenbrien Bridge, Toor and Silvermines
Services: Available at each trailhead
Distance: Approximately 44km, long distance walking trail
Time: Approximately 2 days. Each section represents approximately a half day's walking
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Terrain: The Way follows a mix of forest road, pathway and grassy track, with a steep climb to pass above Silvermines
To Suit: Average Fitness, Casual Walkers
Minimum Gear: Sturdy walking boots, waterproofs. Rucksack, fluid, snacks and mobile phone.
Stretching from Murroe in County Limerick to Silvermines Village in County Tipperary, a total distance of approximately 44km, the Slieve Felim Way takes you into the heart of beautiful, rural countryside. Commencing with the Slieve Felim range to the south, valleys and hills run east-west in the general area. The 2,279 ft (694m)-high Keeper Hill – the highest mountain in the Shannon Region – comes into view as you move northwards through the Mauher Slieve Hills, which predominately lie to the east of the walk. Finally, it is on to the Silvermines Mountains.
The Slieve Felim Way is best accessed at one of four key trailheads, which provide information map boards and car parking. These are located reasonably close to other services and facilities, such as shops, accommodation, restaurants and public transport. The trailheads are located as follows:
The village of Murroe, in County Limerick, is approximately 16km from Limerick City on the R506 route. A detailed map board is located at the start point in the Centre of the village.
Tooreenbrien Bridge is located on the R503 Limerick to Thurles road.
Toor Village is located a distance of 6.5km north from Tooreenbrien Bridge off the R503. At Toor Village, turn right and travel almost 1km along the public roadway to the handball alley, and turn left onto the trail again.
Silvermines is located on the R499, off the N7 from Limerick to Nenagh, where the Slieve Felim Way finishes at the car park near the Church.
Slieve Felim Way Downloadable Map
Shannon Region Waymarked Ways Location Map
Head Office, Shannon Town Centre,
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