GUIDED WALKS AND GLEN OF AHERLOW NATURE PARK
Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society, Coach Road, Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary
Tel: 062 56331 Web: aherlow.com/walking/
There are two national loop walk trail heads in the Glen of Aherlow: Christ the King and Lisvarrinane Village. There are eight loop walks ranging from half an hour to 4 hours round-trip walking time across Slievenamuck through miles of forest track with spectacular views over the valley and to the Galtee Mountains.
CAHIR CASTLE AND SWISS COTTAGE
Cahir, Co Tipperary
Tel: 052 7441011, Cahir Castle; 052 7441144 , Swiss Cottage
Web: heritageireland.ie
Cahir Castle: Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. Swiss Cottage: A delightful cottage orné built in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency architect John Nash. Its interior contains a graceful spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms.
HILLCREST RIDING CENTRE
Galbally, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 37915 Web: hillcrestequestriancentre.com
Both the beginner and accomplished rider are well catered for by this horseriding establishment within the Glen of Aherlow. The riding centre specialises in pre-hunting and cross-country courses, hacking and trekking. Choose your route on the some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, that runs over farmland, through forests or up the Galtee mountains to the corrie lakes.
MITCHELSTOWN CAVES
On the N8 between Mitchelstown and Cahir
Tel: 052 74 67 246 Web: mitchelstowncave.com
A natural wonder where you can see three massive caverns surrounded by stunning drip stone formations, stalactites, stalagmites and huge calcite columns. Bring a musical instrument and experience the magical acoustics of the underworld.
ROCK OF CASHEL
Cashel, Co Tipperary
Tel: 062 61437 Web: heritageireland.ie
A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, high cross and Romanesque chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions.