Tipperary Heritage Way
The Tipperary Heritage Way is a long-distance walking trail in County Tipperary. It is 35 miles long, beginning at the Vee Gap, near Clogheen, and endnig in Cashel. It is typically completed in two days.[1]
The route is designated as a 'National Waymarked Trail' by the National Trails Office and is managed by the local council, South Tipperary Integrated Development Company and the Tipperary Heritage Way Committee.[2] The trail was opened in 2002.[3]
The route
Starting at the Vee Gap, near Clogheen, in the Knockmealdown Mountains, the trail follows the course of the River Suir to Cashel, by way of the towns and villages of Ardfinnan, Cahir and Golden.[4]
The route follows part of an ancient road, known as Saint Declan's Way, that connected Ardmore, County Waterford with Cashel.[5] It passes various sites of historical interest such as Hore Abbey, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage before finishing at the Rock of Cashel.[6]
Outside links
- Tipperary Heritage Way on IrishTrails (Irish Sports Council)
References
- ↑ Tipperary Heritage Way on IrishTrails (Irish Sports Council)
- ↑ National Trails Office 2010, p. 45.
- ↑ "Ireland's Heritage – Yours to enjoy, yours to appreciate! Treasure it!". Nenagh Guardian: p. 11. 31 August 2002.
- ↑ "The Tipperary Heritage Way Map" (pdf). IrishTrails. Irish Sports Council. http://www.irishtrails.ie/maps/Tipperary%20Heritage%20Way%20-%20Overview%20Map.pdf. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ↑ "Cloheen Walk – Tipperary Heritage Way". Clogheen – Hidden Heart of Ireland. http://www.clogheen.net/clogheen-walk-tipperary-heritage-way/. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
- ↑ "Activities". Cashel.ie. http://www.cashel.ie/activities.php?sect=Walking. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
| Long-distance footpaths in the Republic of Ireland |
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National Waymarked Trails: Ballyhoura Way • Barrow Way • Bealach na Gaeltachta, Dún na nGall • Beara Way • Blackwater Way • Bluestack Way • Burren Way • Cavan Way • Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail • Dingle Way • Dublin Mountains Way • East Clare Way • East Munster Way • Grand Canal Way • Hymany Way • Kerry Way • Lough Derg Way • Mid Clare Way • Miners Way and Historical Trail • Monaghan Way • Multeen Way • Nore Valley Way • North Kerry Way • Offaly Way • Royal Canal Way • Sheep's Head Way • Slieve Bloom Way • Slieve Felim Way • Sligo Way • South Leinster Way • Suck Valley Way • Táin Way • Tipperary Heritage Way • Western Way • Westmeath Way • Wicklow Way |
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Greenways: Boyne Greenway • Dublin-Galway Greenway • Great Southern Trail • Great Western Greenway |
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Others: Bangor Trail • Malin to Mizen |
