The hike for lough ouler is one of those that can get tricky. The terrain is boggy. It can get slippery. I saw many people lose their balance and go directly into the mud. If you fall into the mud, you may try to balance yourself. Guess what. It gets even worse. You go even deeper. Thus, you should probably bring extra clothes and shoes. You absolutely need hiking shoes. If you fall into the mud, don’t stress out. Many people do. Keep it cool. A little suggestion is to go there after a sunny day. I know it’s hard to find sunny days. It’s Ireland, after all.
The usual hike starts from Glenmacnass Waterfall. It has some pretty nice scenery itself. Take your time to enjoy it. You can start the hike from the right-hand side. Note that there’s no signal. You must keep climbing. The lake should be on your right-hand side. Once you see the lake, it gets harder to climb. The terrain is rocky and the slope is higher. Once you reach the top, it gets much easier. So much talk. Let me share a couple of photos.
