Walking Trails
Near Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel
Tipperary is a walker’s paradise offering a variety of low level loop and mountain walks. What better way to enjoy the natural resources of mountains, rivers, lakes and scenic landscape combined with fresh air. The Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore our list below of some of the most popular walks within a short distance from our hotel.
Luxurious Accommodation
After a long day exploring Tipperary on foot, relax and unwind in our luxurious accommodation. We offer various room types such as double, twin, and triple rooms, so there is something for all groups and sizes. Our guestrooms are spacious and are complete with crisp cotton linen and ultra-comfortable beds make for the most perfect night’s sleep.
Delicious Dining
Here at Great National Ballykisteen Hotel we offer a delicious selection of dining options for all to enjoy. Our menus are inspired by locally sourced ingredients, freshly prepared by our expert chefs and include a range of light bites, classic dishes full of flavour and we have a fantastic children’s menu that your kids will adore. Food is served in our Junction One Bar or Restaurant.
Relax in our Leisure & Spa after your Hike In Tipperary
Enjoy complimentary use of our leisure centre and gym while you stay at our 4 Star Hotel, with a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room with set times and allocations with your safety and health in mind. For ultimate relaxation, allow yourself to be pampered with a visit to our in-house Beauty and Treatment Rooms where they offer a tempting menu of great value treatments.
Glen of Aherlow
The Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains in the western part of Tipperary, offering a variety of low level loop and mountain walks
Slieve Felim Way
The Slieve Felim Way is a 43km linear walking route through the counties of Limerick and Tipperary. Enjoy some spectacular long views from this route along quiet roads, forestry tracks and field paths
Glengarra Wood Forest
Glengarra Wood Forest has two waymarked walking trails, the Loop Walk is only 2km and is a great introduction to Glengarra for all ages, taking in magnificent trees and crossing the Burncourt River.
Clare Glens
This walk is perfect for families with young children or those looking for a short stroll through breathtaking forest scenery. There is an option of the 2km Nature Loop or the 4km Glen Loop.
Galtymore Mountains
Galtymore Mountain is a 12.2km lightly trafficked out and back trail that features a lake and is rated as difficult. This great trail contains a challenging ascent with rewarding views of the region.