Ballycuggaran Walk Two Mile Gate Killaloe

The Ballycuggaran Walk, Two Mile Gate (Rinnaman Point)

Distance: 9km
2.5 - 3.5hrs
Moderate Difficulty

Start from the village of Killaloe, which is on the R463 from Limerick City, and continue on the R463 in the
direction of Ogonnelloe and Scarriff. After approximately 3km the trail head is located on your right at Rinnaman
Point (Two-mile Gate). This is a very spacious and popular lakeside public amenity area on the shores of Lough
Derg and a car park is located here.
A-B. Starting from the map board in the car park turn right on the R463 towards Ogonnelloe/Scarriff. After
approximately 100m turn left on to a minor road following the red Shannon Region Trails arrows. You are also on
the East Clare Way (marked with yellow arrows and the familiar trekking man logo). Follow this minor road for
approximately 3km until you meet an old green path on the left.
B-C. Leaving the East Clare Way turn left and follow this path for approximately 400m until you reach a junction.
Veer left at this junction and follow the old road for a short distance until you meet the Ford. Cross the
stepping-stones, turn left and continue (uphill) on the old road reaching a gateway at map point C.
C-D. At the gateway use the gap on right side to gain access. Turn left, and after approximately 30m the walk
enters the forest to the right at a stile. Follow the track (uphill) through the forest to map point D at the top.
D-E. Turn left and follow the forest road through several junctions until you re-join the East Clare Way at map
point E.
E-A. Continue to follow the loop walk (and the East Clare Way) on its downhill journey with magnificent views of
Lough Derg until you arrive back at the R463 main road. Turn left on the main road for approximately 200m to
return to trail head starting point.

Ballycuggaran Loop Walk (Click to enlarge map)