This is the perfect opportunity to come visit us here in the Glen of Aherlow in Tipperary to experience the scenic valley flanked by the Galtee mountains and Slievenamuck which awarded us a place in the top 5 travel destinations to visit in 2026. The annual Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival returns to Tipperary over the weekend of January 30th 2026. It is organised by the Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society in association with the Galtee Walking Club and Hillwalking Radio Club will hold seven guided walks over three days.
Opening on Friday January 30th with a Christ the King by Night walk at 7.30pm, you can register on the evening in Aherlow House Hotel from 6.30pm.
Saturday A walkers can enjoy the beauty of the Slievenamuck ridge whilst being spoiled by the Galtee mountain views on route, while B Walkers will take in Lake Borheen the C group will walk the Rock on Tarbh loop starting and finishing at Aherlow House.
On Sunday Walkers will have a choice of a 14km A Walk of the Galty Horseshoe the B walk will be the Lough Curra Loop for our more advanced hill walkers and the C walk is a 12km walk from the Millennium Stone to Aherlow House.
Online booking for Saturday and Sunday walks is available on www.aherlow.com
The Base Point for all walks is Aherlow House Hotel. Buses are provided to drop off and collect from each walk. Route Maps will be available for all walks.
Local tourism providers are offering a superb attractive weekend deal for the Winter Walking Festival in The Glen, with Festival rates per person sharing for B & B including dinner. Festival brochure can be accessed on www.aherlow.com or contact 062 56331 with any queries.
