Drom Loop
Moderate Effort (3/5 Difficult level)
Fairly flat but long walk
~ 18100 steps ~13.6km
~ 2hr 45min
Dog Friendly
Traffic volume – LowSome superb views of the Devils Bit and surrounding.
Moderate Effort (3/5 Difficult level)
Fairly flat but long walk
~ 18100 steps ~13.6km
~ 2hr 45min
Dog Friendly
Traffic volume – LowSome superb views of the Devils Bit and surrounding.
Note: The Route to Drom is longer than the route back to Borrisoleigh
Head out Templemore Road from BorrisoleighBurkes Castle will be visible on right hand side
At first junction take a left , then an immediate right
Continue up this road until you read next junction, then head straight
The mountain directly in front of you is the Devils Bit
At the next junction , take a RIGHT towards Kilfitmone
At the next junction , take a RIGHT towards Kilfitmone
You have now arrived at the junction of Kilfitmone
To the LEFT is Kilfitmone ChurchAt the junction of the main road with Templemore, head straight across the main road
To the LEFT is Kilfitmone ChurchAt the junction of the main road with Templemore, head straight across the main road
At the next junction head straight
Head straight at the next junction
Head straight at the next junction
At the sign for DROM, turn LEFT
Head straight at next junction
At the next junction keep LEFT and follow the main roadway
At the next junction head straight into DROM Village
You have now arrived in DROM village , about 70% through the walkThere is an information board beside the main GAA Hurling pitch past the church.
There is a small cafe in the village called DEVANEY DINNERs which is open during middle of the day , opposite the local church
St, Marys Church is in the centre of the village
A visit to the church is well worth it
A visit to the church is well worth it
The journey back to Borrisoleigh will be a little shorter and slightly downhill
Continue through the village
Pass the hurling pitch on the left and the local school on the right
Take the first LEFT at the end of the village signposted towards the OLD INCH Graveyard
Pass the hurling pitch on the left and the local school on the right
Take the first LEFT at the end of the village signposted towards the OLD INCH Graveyard
Pass by OLD INCH cemetery on your left hand side
Continue down this road , until you come back into Kilfitmone, then turn right
Head with care, straight across the main Templemore road
At the next junction , take a LEFT
At the next junction Head Straight
At the next Junction veer LEFT until you meet the main road, then follow sign back into Borrisoleigh
Once you reach the church in Borris, you will have completed this loop.
CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE COMPLETED the BORRISOLEIGH to DROM LOOP – 13.6km in total !!.