The hills and lakeshore we come back to again and again. Distances and climb are a guide — the ground and the weather decide the rest.
The big one. At 694m, Keeper Hill is the high point of the region and gives a true mountain day with views from the Galtees to the Shannon estuary.
Start: Kilcommon·Open mountain, rough track, boggy summit
A horseshoe over the old mining ridge — Step Hill and Knockanroe — with the spoil heaps of the silver and lead mines below.
Start: Silvermines village·Forest road, open ridge, bog
Tountinna is the highest of the Arra Mountains. The ridge holds Bronze Age cairns and looks straight down onto Lough Derg.
Start: Portroe·Hill track, heather, short road section
An easy, sociable loop along the shore of Lough Derg. Flat, well-surfaced and ideal for a first walk with the club.
Start: Dromineer harbour·Surfaced path, grass, lane
Through mature woodland and out to the ruined castle on the lake, finishing back at one of the prettiest harbours on Lough Derg.
Start: Garrykennedy harbour·Woodland trail, lakeshore, quiet road
The distinctive gap in the ridge that legend says the devil bit out. A short but steep pull to the cross and the rocky outcrop with views for miles.
Start: Barnane car park·Forest track, steep grass, rocky crag
These are club routes we walk regularly with experienced leaders. If you're heading out on your own, always carry a map and check the forecast — mountain weather turns fast.
We'd love to welcome you. Come along for a free trial walk to see if it's for you — no commitment. Say hello and we'll tell you where we're meeting next.