Ballyhoura Way
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Length89 kilometres (55 miles)[1]
LocationIreland
DesignationNational Waymarked Trail[1]
TrailheadsSt John's Bridge, County Cork
Limerick Junction, County Tipperary[1]
Limerick Junction, County Tipperary[1]
| Ballyhoura Way | |
|---|---|
| Length | 89 kilometres (55 miles)[1] |
| Location | Ireland |
| Designation | National Waymarked Trail[1] |
| Trailheads | St John's Bridge, County Cork Limerick Junction, County Tipperary[1] |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | 1,560 m (5,118 ft)[1] |
| Difficulty | Moderate[1] |
| Season | Any |
The Ballyhoura Way (Irish: Slí Bhealach Eabhra) is a long-distance trail in Ireland. The trail is 89 kilometres (55 miles) long; it begins at St John's Bridge, near Kanturk, County Cork and ends at Limerick Junction, County Tipperary, and is typically completed in four days.[1] It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Ballyhoura Fáilte.[2] The trail was opened in April 1994 by President Mary Robinson.[3]