In the Nire Valley, Waterford, there are four different hikes you can do through valleys, over mountains and to lakes. We thought it would be a good idea to do the Coumduala Loop in the rainy season. It was cold, and there was a lot of bogginess to get through, but the scenery was rewarding and it didn’t rain.
Here’s a quick outline of the trails that leave from the parking area:
Loop 133b, Coumduala Loop
Distance: 9km
Time: 3h30min
Difficulty: Hard (above average fitness levels)
Highest point: 630m
Loop 133a, Coumlara Loop
Distance: 7km
Time: 3h30min
Difficulty: Moderate (average fitness levels)
Highest point: 550m
The Gap Walk
Distance: 6km return
Time: 2h
Difficulty: Moderate (average fitness levels)
The Sgilloges Walk
Distance: 6km return
Time: 2h
Difficulty: Moderate (average fitness levels)
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