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Coumshingaun is a magnificent corrie lake situated in the Comeragh Mountains where wonderful views of County Waterford can be enjoyed along the way.
The Coumshingaun Walk
| Distance: | 4km (2.5miles) |
| Suitability: | Suitable for all except young children |
| Terrain: | Open mountainside and sheep paths |
At Kilclooney Bridge there is an avenue leading to the right, go through a gate opposite the avenue across a little stream. Beyond this you will find a clear route towards the coum. The route passes through fields at first before heading across a field and then along a pathway through thick gorse. From here you will cross a fence, at which point the terrain begins to climb at a steeper angle.
The area upon which you are about to climb at this point is an overgrown glacial moraine. Past this is the approach to lake and to descend to the water's edge you must go through a field of boulders. The sheer cliffs on one side of the lake make travelling around the banks of the lake impossible however the north side of the lake can be navigated, with care. Return the same route to bring you back to the beginning.
