Knockalough has recently been developed as a loop walk. To access this walk, from Thurles, travel out the Nenagh road past the hurling stadium. One mile out, past the race course on your rught, turn left onto the R 503. This road is signposted for Upperchurch and leads into the village of Ballycahill. 15 Km out there is a crossroads leading to the village of Upperchurch to the right. Turn left here and travel 1Km to the forest opening at R98851 59695 A. From here you can follow the loop or just follow the forest track to the summit. OR at least within 5/10 metres of the summit as the forest has been resown and I could not find the trig station. An enjoyable 2 hours on a fine morning. excellent beginners route. [See the Short Summary for the way to the trig pillar] Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/706/comment/4120/

From Upperchurch village follow signs to Knockalough Loop Walk trailhead at forestry entrance GR R98851 59695 A. Proceed on foot through the barrier and follow the main forestry road as it winds it’s way towards the summit until you come to a T junction with a picnic bench. Turn left, then after approx 120m turn right. Now keep your eyes peeled ! After 200m or so watch out for a small path through the trees on your right. This will bring you the short distance to the trig point in a tiny, mossy glade. Now give yourself a pat on the back for finding it Linkback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/706/comment/14949/