cmc 2026 day 1

A demanding 7.9 km route starting near County Tipperary’s countryside and heading east toward the fields and farms near Annacarty. With about 500 m of steady elevation gain and 400 m of descent, this ExtraDifficult hike suits fit and experienced walkers. Expect steep sections, expansive rural views, and quiet local roads and tracks, with changing vistas across rolling farmland and low hills along the way.