Traversing a landscape rich in geology, archaeology and wildlife, Ballyhoura Country is a walker’s paradise offering spectacular walking in the ancient and unspoilt landscapes of North Cork and East Limerick. Ballyhoura Country’s 20 loop walks incorporate all the best elements of the area such as woodlands, glens and rivers, nature reserves, lakes and forest parks all offering spectacular views across the Ballyhoura and Galtee mountain ranges. All loop walks are fully way marked and have illustrated interpretative panels and specifc map guides providing historical, heritage, flora and fauna information. For people looking for longer routes, hike along the Ballyhoura Way, a 90 km (56 mls)National Way marked  through counties Limerick, Tipperary and Cork. The trail wanders down quiet country roads, across rolling hills, through towns and small villages, along river banks and over the lush pasture lands of the Golden Vale.