The Vee & Bay Lough– Clogheen, Tipperary
The Vee – Clogheen, Tipperary
‘The Vee’ refers to a V-shaped turn on the road leading to a gap in the Knockmealdown mountains. The Vee itself is on the Sugar Loaf, but the pass from Tipperary to Waterford runs between Knockaunabulloga (on which you will find Bay Lough) and the Sugar Loaf.
The Vee is predominantly famous because of the breathtaking panoramic views afforded to travellers and sight seers going through the pass. The journey rises to about 2,000 feet (610m) above sea level above Bay Lough, and as it does so it gives wonderful views of a portion of the ‘Golden Vale’ between the Knockmealdown and Galtee Mountain Ranges.
On a clear day (or night) the Vee affords views along and across the valley to Clonmel, Cahir, Ardfinnan, Clogheen, Ballyporeen and even Cashel. You can also see the Galtee Mountains across the valley, the Comeragh Mountains along the valley and Slievenamon, behind Clonmel, quite clearly.
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Valley View Above Bay Lough, Clogheen.mp4
Wonderful panoramic view from above the lake at Bay Lough, Clogheen, Tipperary, Munster, Ireland.
Bay Lough Frozen - Clogheen Christmas 2010
Throwing a rock on the frozen Bay Lough and it just bounced off! Easily 5-6 inches of ice.
Bay Lough (Baylough)
Bay Lough and its surrounds is a strong favourite with hill walkers and recreational walkers of all sorts. The walk to the lake from the car park is not too difficult and suitable for family outings. On any fine day you will see hundreds of walkers making the trip to the lake and walking to its furthest point (it is only possible to walk about half way around, the photo to your left is taken at the most distant point to which you can walk).
The name Bay Lough (or Baylough) is only tentatively connected to the lake. It is thought the name derives from an Anglicisation of the Irish word ‘bealach’ (pronounced ‘ba-lock’) which means ‘pass’ or ‘way’. Those mapping the area, who would have been English, no doubt presumed the word ‘bealach’ referred to the lough in the mountain. You’ll find this type of mistaken Anglicisation of place names all around Ireland for the same reason.
Bay Lough is located close to the hightest point of the pass in the Knockmealdown Mountains from Waterford to Tipperary and was along the regular roadway used for this journey. It is thought this path dates back to St. Declan, who travelled from Ardmore to Cashel along the route. You can still walk along St. Declan’s Way also known as Rian Bó Phadraig. It is popular with hikers who want to experience the historical heritage as well as the beauty of the area. The road from the car park to the lake, which can be continued past the lake and on to Mount Anglesby, was in fact the main road from Cappoquin and Lismore to Clogheen before the current road, going by the Vee, was constructed in the early nineteenth century. This old road is known locally as ‘the Soldiers Path’ and is now a forestry path. It is part of a number of spectacular walks around Bay Lough, see the Walks page for more information on these.
Bay Lough - The Vee - Freediving 2017 + extras
Thanks so much to Brisa Craig and Taine for joining me on this trip.
Lake was black, my totch wasn't good to see far in the deepths.
15m rope was to short to get to the bottom. next time I want to check if the visibility gets better with sunny weather or is it always coffee black...
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Bay Lough SUP
As a child my mother often brought my sister and I up to the Vee and Bay Lough. Through my very young eyes the lake looked huge. The amazement in my mind grew exponentially when I was told that it was bottomless. I was told that divers had explored it and couldn't find the bottom. I imagined that it ran to the centre of the earth. It is also said that no one can swim across it.
Because the lake was so vivid in my young mind I've always wanted to SUP on it.
It's a beautiful drive up to the lake. The views and the scenery are breathtaking.
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The Vee is one of Ireland's hidden gems, found off the beaten track in Clogheen, Tipperary. The Vee lies in the Knockmealdown mountains giving breathtaking panoramic views and is also home to the magnificent Bay Lough.
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