Hotel Minella – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel Greyhound Stadium

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Hotel Minella – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel Greyhound Stadium

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Hotel Minella – Clonmel West Gate loop from Clonmel Greyhound Stadium

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5.99km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

Hotel Minella

Highlight • Restaurant

Originally a Georgian house built in 1863, today Hotel Minella enjoys a fine spot between the Suir and the Comeragh Mountains. It has a leisure centre, hosts weddings and has a proud horse racing tradition.

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2.26 km

Clonmel

Highlight • Settlement

Tipperary's county town is a historic place that once boasted medieval town walls and notably resisted the Cromwellian army. It's a stop on the East Munster Way and there are many places for hikers to eat and stay. For nine days after the first weekend of July, visitors can enjoy the Clonmel Junction Festival with its musical and theatre performances.

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2.35 km

Gashouse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Gashouse Bridge is an important part of Clonmel's heritage. The rubble walls and cut-stone voussoirs are intricate and would have been carefully built by craftsmen in the early 1800s.

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3.50 km

The Main Guard

Highlight • Historical Site

In the seventeenth century County Tipperary was a palatinate, ruled by James Butler, duke of Ormond. When the duke decided he needed a new courthouse, he built one in the heart of Clonmel. Later, when it was used as a barracks, it became known as the Main Guard.

A fine two-storey symmetrical building, some elements of its design were based on works by the famous Sir Christopher Wren.

In the eighteenth century it was the venue for the Clonmel Assizes. The most notable trial it witnessed was that of Father Nicholas Sheehy, the anti-Penal Laws agitator. Sheehy was hanged, drawn and quartered.

In about 1810, the ground floor was converted into shops, but the building has recently undergone an award-winning restoration. The open arcade of sandstone columns is once again an attractive feature of the streetscape, while inside you will find a fantastic exhibition and event space.

heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/the-main-guard

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3.53 km

Clonmel West Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Irish for Clonmel is 'Cluain Meala', which means 'honey meadow' or 'honey valley'. Pedalling around the town, the largest in County Tipperary, you will find a lot of important medieval history. The town walls, West Gate and St Mary's Church to name a few.

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3.57 km

Clonmel

Highlight • Settlement

The wonderful town of Clonmel is the largest in County Tipperary. There's plenty to discover such as The Main Guard, Clarey's Castle, and St Patrick's Well.

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3.71 km

Coffee & snacks in Clonmel

Highlight • Cafe

There are many great places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat in the county town of Clonmel, such as The Butter Market Cafe, No Filter, and Cafe Vanilla.

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5.99 km

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Parking

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