Graves of the Leinstermen, Tountinna
5.6 km loop · 225 m ascent on the loop elevation
About
On the western slopes of Tountinna in the Arra Mountains, Co. Tipperary, above Ballina, a single standing stone and a scatter of fallen slabs look down over the whole southern end of Lough Derg. Waterways Ireland describes it as one standing stone flanked by trees, the others long sunk into the ground, and repeats the legend that the stones mark soldiers slaughtered in the time of Brian Boru while saying their real age is unknown. Sport Ireland's register lists the Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk from the car park here: 5.6km, about 225m of ascent, moderate, roughly two hours, red arrows on white, mostly very quiet tarmac with a purpose-built gravel path on the final descent. The Lough Derg Way also passes the stones, so you can walk up from the bridge.
Photos
Highlights
- ✓The view over the southern end of Lough Derg
- ✓A standing stone wrapped in Brian Boru legend
- ✓Sport Ireland waymarked loop from the car park
- ✓The Lough Derg Way passes the stones
Tips
- →Sport Ireland gives the trailhead as the Graves of the Leinster Men car park, nearest town Ballina (Ballina, Co. Tipperary).
- →Dogs are allowed on a lead on the waymarked loop.
- →No bus goes up the hill. Drive, take a taxi, or walk the Lough Derg Way from the bridge.
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