Visit Ballyhoura

Charleville Park hotel is is delighted to be just a short spin to the wonders of the Ballyhoura Country.

Situated at the crossroads of Munster, on the borders of counties Tipperary, Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura Country is an area of undulating green pastures, woodlands, hills and mountains. The ancient and unspoilt landscape, an abundance of significant heritage sites, thrilling outdoor activities and friendly people make it the perfect place to discover rural Ireland.

A world where the little pleasures of sharing everyday things with the locals in Ballyhoura – talking with them, walking with them and sharing a joke – is possibly the greatest attraction of them all!

Whether you wish to take part in an action packed activity based holiday or relaxing, de-stressing, unwinding break – Ballyhoura Country provides the perfect setting to suit everyone’s taste and is quintessentially simply different!

As guests of the Charleville Park Hotel you are ideally situated to explore the joys of Ballyhoura.

Plan a perfect day & request a scrumptious picnic basket! Relax after your days exciting walking or biking trip around the Ballyhouras by taking a dip in our 25m Pool, enjoy delicious food in our Park Bar or totally spoil yourselves with room service!

Planning a family trip? The activies in Ballyhoura will keep you busy during the day & at night our kids high tea & movie night will keep them entertained while you relax! Spacious family rooms, family suites & interconnecting rooms are all available to ensure you have all the space your family needs while with us.

Added bonuses: FREE secure car parking FREE Bike Storage FREE Wifi FREE Kids Club 

The Ballyhoura Mountains straddle the borders of North Cork & South Limerick with views across the Golden Vale of the Munster heartlands. Fantastic loop walks available & now available is the new Ballyhoura Trails Guide App is your personal guide to the loop walks of Ballyhoura Country, where a world of outdoor adventure, history and cultural heritage is waiting to be explored.

There are 11 walks ranging in distance from 5km to 18km. These walks vary from easy strolls to challenging hikes through sandy roadways, woodland trails and forest paths. Click here for more information.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins

Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland. 98km of trails including forest road climbs, tight twisty singletrack with loads of ups and downs, board walk, tight turns and technical rocky sections are guaranteed to leave you smiling.

The trails range from the moderate 6km Greenwood loop to the demanding Castlepook loop, over 50km in length! The loops between are Mountrussell 17km loop, Garrane 35km loop and Streamhill 41km loop.

Facilities at the trailhead include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On arrival, there is a secure car park with monitored CCTV cameras. There are also snacks and tea and coffee available.

For bike hire & sales contact Ballyhoura Trailriders.

Distance from Charleville Park Hotel: 10 km/15mins