nire comeragh guided walks

The Comeragh Mountains are a delightful mountain range in Co Waterford. Excellent views can be had from the Comeraghs and the range is visually impressive when seen from nearby roads and other vantage points. There is a profusion of mountain scenery, sheer cliffs and contoured ridges along with undulated moorland and the range dominates rich agricultural land. Every Saturday we organise guided walks in the Comeragh Mountains from the Nire Valley. Climb Knocksheegowna and walk along Knockanafrinn ridge, see counties Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Kilkenny spread out beneath you. Visit Coumshinguan one of th finest corrie lakes in Europe. You can stand 1200 ft. above the lakes surface and marvel at the forces of nature that shaped such a place. The evidence of glacation is all around with several corrie lakes, paster nostra lakes and towering cliffs. See the smoking waterfall "Bean Piobra" or walk along an ancient road crossing the mountain through the Gap. Michael Desmond arranges the walks: Usually every Saturday, other days by arrangement. The walks start at 10.30 am, finish around 4.30 pm. We in Nire and Comeragh guided walks can arrange your accommodation if you wish. Safety on the hills is of paramount importance, walking is a safe and trouble free pastime, but if you venture onto the mountains you need to follow a few basic steps. We insist you wear footwear with ankle support and soles with good grip. Bring a packed lunch with you, you should get one from your B & B. Rain wear is vital, especially in winter spring and autumn. You need warm clothes, the temperature drops one degree for every 300ft. (100m) you ascend. Do not wear denim jeans when out hill walking, they retain rainwater and sap your body heat. We suggest you wear a track suit bottom.