Guidebook for Toormakeady

Enter into the wood via a noticeably well painted gateway in the village. Drive along the access road along the Glensaul river as far as the car park. Continue to walk upstream using the track close to the river. There is a small shelter near the waterfall. There is a beautiful waterfall which enters a broad plunge pool, where an inflowing river enters the Glensaul river. Don't cross the river but try to follow it upstream. There is a well trodden path above the river which narrows as you go along. As you reach the edge of the wood you cross a few low fences before reaching a minor road. Turn right following the road. You will get glimpses of the Partry Mountains along this route. After some time you reach a section of the road flanked by forest. Turn right to enter the forest when you come to a road intersection. This track leads to Tourmakeady Lodge, but instead of going to the house, turn right once more before reaching the house and continue along this track passing a pond on your right. This track takes a sharp turn left and you are now on the final leg of your walk. This track leads you back to the starting point of the chosen route. The total distance covered is about 3 miles (5km). The route is covered in the Ordinance Survey Discovery Series Map Sheet 38.