Walks Around Lismore
The Towers Walk
The Towers is a nice easy 2.5km circular walk just 3km outside the town in Ballysaggartmore, this walk will bring you through a magical woodland area with many gothic features. Ideal location for a picnic
Lady Louise's Walk
This is a riverside trail, which takes you along the river Blackwater. This walk stretches for a distance of 0.8km and is ideal for the less energetic. Part of this walk leads back to Lismore Cathedral for those wishing to take a longer walk.
The Town Walk
The town trail of Lismore starts at Lismore Heritage Centre. These can be completed with the services of a trained guide or self guided with the assistance of a booklet, which can be purchased in the tourist information office located within Lismore Heritage Centre. Lismore Cathedral and St. Carthage’s Church should not be missed.
St Declan's Way
This is an old pilgrim path which is currently being upgraded to make it suitable for walking. Pilgrims journeyed on foot from Ardmore to Cashel via Lismore in the 5th – 12th century.
Knockmealdown Mountains
For the more adventurous there is this walk where hill walkers can climb the Knockmealdown Mountains. Along this walk is a prominent linear ditch, which is the boundary between the counties of Waterford and Tipperary.
East Munster Way
This walk offers long distance walkers an opportunity to travel through relatively easy lowlands and hill country it measures 43 miles in distance.
Dromana
Is a lovely walk through a Hindu Gothic style bridge, from there you can access a forest which brings you along by the river for approx 4km.
Clubs & Trekking Tours
Trailways Hikes & Treks
Guided walks of Lismore Town and surroundings. More information from www.trailwayswalks.com.
Dungarvan Walking Club
Dungarvan Walking Club offer evening walks from Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. Summer season on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.00pm. Winter depart at 8.00pm. Sinday walk in the surrounding mountains.