Glocca Morra B&B Adare and The Clare Glens

Adare, "Ireland's prettiest village," is a lovely day excursion
from Glocca Morra B&B. From the thatched roof cottages
on the main road to the magnificent internationally
renowned Adare Manor Hotel and championship golf
course, this village captures the essence of Ireland and
photos are a must have. Don't miss the ruins of Desmond
Castle just before the village and you'll then see a span of
Irish history from the 13th century to the present.

Afterwards take a nature walk through the Clare Glens
along the River Clare in County Tipperary. Set within
protected forest, this is a hiker's dream through Ireland's
enchanted land. Visions of leprechauns and pixies abound.
Bring your runner's (sneakers) or hiking boots and perhaps
a change of socks depending on how close to the rapids
and many small waterfalls you wish to adventure around.

Directions

From Glocca Morra, turn right out of the drive towards
Killaloe. In Killaloe turn left across the bridge to Ballina.
After the bridge turn right at the mini roundabout and follow
this road to the N7 to Limerick. Turn right in the direction
of Limerick on the N7 and follow signs to the N20 and then
the N21 to Adare. Just before entering Adare you'll see
the ruins of Desmond Castle on your left hand side. If you
wish to take photos you may turn right into the church
parking lot just around the bend past the bridge. Continue
on the N21 into Adare and hopefully you'll find parking
along the main road. There is the Adare Heritage Centre
on the right and the thatched roof cottages on your left.
You may walk up (or drive) through the gates of Adare
Manor Hotel and stroll along their well maintained gardens.
Back to the thatched cottages for lunch or light refreshment.

Retrace the road back to the N21 in the direction of
Limerick. Follow to the N20 and the N7. Take the R503
off the roundabout in the direction of Newport. Follow this
road through the picturesque town of Newport until you see
a GAA field on your right hand side. Take the immediate
right turn in the direction of the Clare Glens. Follow this
road to the parking area on the right hand side. The
entrance to the Clare Glens is just down the road at the
bridge and you can take either the high trail around the
glens or the low trail and maneuver around the rapids and
small waterfalls.

Back to the parking area, retrace the road back to the
R503 and turn left through Newport. About 1 km outside of
Newport take a right turn to Birdhill and the N7. Turn right
on the N7 and then left to Killaloe/Ballina. In Ballina, turn
left at the mini roundabout across the bridge to Killaloe.
Turn right after the bridge in the direction of Scarriff and
8km (5 miles) later you'll be back at
Glocca Morra B&B!