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Mid Clare Way

The Mid Clare Way is a 150km waymarked walking route. Linking up with the East Clare Way near Tulla, the route encircles the county town of Ennis and, yet, offers surprisingly quiet, scenic walking over remote hills and along peaceful river valleys and lake shores. Beginning at Newmarket-on-Fergus, the Way climbs to the western slopes of the Slieve Aughty range, with wonderful views across to Mullaghmore and the Burren. Passing through nature reserves at Dromore Woods and historic Dysert O’Dea, the route then follows the River Fergus valley to its estuary at Ballykelly and on to Clarecastle and finally back to Newmarket-on-Fergus.

Directions to the Mid Clare Way Trailheads

The Mid Clare Way is best accessed at one of seven key trailheads, which provide information map boards and car parking. The trailheads are located reasonably close to other services and facilities, such as shops, accommodation, restaurants and public transport. The trailheads are located as follows:

Trailhead 1 – Newmarket-on-Fergus

Newmarket-on-Fergus is located on the R458, off the N19 from Shannon/N18 from Limerick.

Trailhead 2 – Quin

Quin is located on the R469 and is approximately 11km from Ennis and 34km from Limerick.

Trailhead 3 – Ballinruan

Ballinruan is located off the R462 and is 22km from Ennis and almost 60km from Limerick.

Trailhead 4 – Ruan

Ruan is located off the R476 and is 12km north of Ennis and almost 50km from Limerick.

Trailhead 5 – Connolly

Connolly is located on the R474 and is approximately 15km from Ennis and 52km from Limerick.

Trailhead 6 – Lissycasey

Lissycasey is located on the N68 and is located almost 17km from Ennis and 27km from Kilrush.

Trailhead 7 – Clarecastle

Clarecastle is located on the R458 off the N18, only 5km from Ennis and 33km from Limerick.

Downloads

Mid Clare Way Downloadable Map

Shannon Region Waymarked Ways Location Map

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