A hyperlapse or high-speed timelapse taken in July 2019 in the Clare Glens, a naturally occuring wooded river valley and gorge, which forms the boundary between Counties Tipperary and Limerick. The hyperlapse was filmed with a Gopro 7 black. The static shots were filmed on a tripod using a Sony FDR-AX700 video camera.
Part 2 showcases the beautiful Glens Loop, which ascends the valley from the stone bridge on the Murroe-Newport road to the metal bridge at the top of the glen. As you ascend, the banks widen into a small gorge composed of Old Red Sandstone dating to the Devonian period. Above this is the Small Eas (Irish for waterfall), followed by the larger drop of the Big Eas.
After the Big Eas, the path doubles back on itself before ascending the glenside via a small concrete overpass. It then continues high along the glen's side through dark green tunnels of laurel and rhododendron, followed by stands of hazel and then pines. The path then drops again to a narrow stony gorge featuring kettleholes and which is crossed by a metal bridge. Just upriver you can see the top falls. The view is somewhat obscured by two large fallen trees which blew down in 2014. On the Limerick side is a good gritted path which descends the glens back to the stone bridge at the road. A short walk will bring you back to the carpark on the Tipperary side.
Although picturesque, the stony banks can be very slippery throughout the year and parts of this trail on the Tipperary side (as shown in this video) may be impassable during floods. As such, please exercise caution when choosing this path. There is also an alternative (but less interesting) path higher up on the glen, which can be used safely throughout the year. Bear in mind that it may also be muddy, so proper footwear is advised during bad weather. Light no fires and take your litter home with you. Lastly, please remember to close all the gates behind you.
If you are interested in geocaching, there are 8 caches hidden along the looped walks. Why not add an extra adventure to your walk here?
