| East Clare Way | |
|---|---|
 Trail sign in O'Callaghans Mills | |
| Length | 180 km (112 mi)[1] |
| Location | County Clare,Ireland |
| Designation | National Waymarked Trail[1] |
| Trailheads | Killaloe |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation gain/loss | +3,060 m (10,039 ft)[1] |
| Difficulty | Moderate[1] |
| Season | Any |
TheEast Clare Way is along-distance trail inCounty Clare,Ireland. It is a 180-kilometre (112-mile) long circular route that begins and ends inKillaloe. It is typically completed in eight days.[1] It is designated as aNational Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of theIrish Sports Council and is managed by East & Mid Clare Way Limited and the East Clare Way Committee.[2]
The circular route explores the hills and lakes to the west ofLough Derg and takes in the towns and villages of Kilbane,Broadford,O'Callaghans Mills,Tulla,Feakle, Flagmount,Mountshannon andScarriff.[3] The northern sections of the trail cross theSlieve Aughty Mountains.[3]
A review of the National Waymarked Trails in 2010 found the proportion of road walking on the East Clare Way (53%) to be high and recommended that work be undertaken to take more of the trail off-road.[4]
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