The best starting point for a Galtee climb is Kilbehenny 'The Gateway to the Galtees' where you will get plenty of good advice from the locals.   McGraths shop/post office will supply you with whatever information you may need for the climb and goodies for a picnic including hot drinks, and refreshments of all sorts.   

When viewed from the lowlands in Kilbehenny, the Galtees present themselves as green rolling hills.   Certainly there are many miles of gentle hill walking trails lower down the hillside. However, they are challenging, daunting and magnificent, and anything but 'green rolling hills'.  So if you are planning a trip to the top of any of the peaks, ( Galtymore at 919 metres the highest in South Tipperary) be sure to get local advice, don your hiking boots, dress sensibly and you will experience the beauty of cliffs, lakes, bogs, streams, archaeology, wildlife, sheep, wonderful wild plants and history.   The Galtees have views to die for, and it is claimed that on a clear day, you can see all the way to County Kerry, so don't forget the camera!!

Mitchelstown Caves near Kilbehenny

Mitchelstown Caves are open all year round for guided tours.   They are  approximately 3     kilometers in length and were  discovered in 1833 by a local farmer Michael Condon. This is a prehistoric cave of great beauty and scientific interest. Here one can see at first hand the wonderful formation of stalactites, stalagmites and calcite columns. The Mulcahy family are the owners of the caves.

Kings Yard Kilbehenny

Glengarra Wood in May when the Rhododendron is in full bloom

Glengarra wood is situated just a short distance from Kilbehenny on the N8.   An old hunting lodge which is now used as hostel accommodation, can be found about 2.5km from the main road.   If you are interested in nature, woodland, wildlife or just walking, Glengarra Wood is a must.

The Old Convent Restaurant Clogheen

Bay Lough in  the Vee

 The Vee - experience the spectacular beauty - 'A little bit of Heaven'