Silvermine Mountains Knockanroe Wood Loop Walk

2.6 miles (4.2 km)

The Knockanroe Woods Loop is a scenic walk in County Tipperary that climbs from the sheltered forest trails of Knockanroe Woods to the open uplands of the Silvermines Mountains, reaching the east top for wide-ranging views.
The route begins on woodland tracks through Knockanroe Woods, where conifers and native trees provide a peaceful start to the walk. In spring and summer the forest floor is brightened by ferns and wildflowers, while birdlife is active in the canopy above. The steady climb through the woods soon gives way to more open ground as the path emerges onto the slopes of the Silvermines.
From here the trail continues upwards towards the east top, with the landscape opening out to reveal heather-covered hillsides and broad views across the surrounding countryside. On a clear day the panorama takes in the fertile plains of Tipperary, the Shannon valley and the distant outlines of the Slieve Bloom and Galtee Mountains. The sense of space and exposure contrasts with the enclosed woodland lower down, offering a real change of atmosphere.
The loop descends by a different path, returning gradually to the shelter of the woods and completing the circuit back to the start. The mix of forest tracks, upland scenery and rewarding views makes the Knockanroe Woods Loop a varied and enjoyable route, combining the tranquillity of woodland walking with the open vistas of the Silvermines east top.
You can continue your walking in the area on the Keeper Hill Walk.

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