Starting in Carrick-on-Suir, the East Munster Way follows the banks of the River Suir to the village of Kilsheelan before passing through Gurteen Wood in the foothills of the Comeragh Mountains to reach the town of Clonmel.[5] The Way then climbs into the hills to the south of Clonmel before descending to rach the village of Newcastle.[6] From Newcastle, the trail crosses the northern flanks of the Knockmealdown Mountains before descending to reach the Vee Gap before following the road to the end at Clogheen.[7]
A review of the National Waymarked Trails in 2010 found low multiday use of the trail and moderate to high day use of the trail.[3] The report recommended the establishment of a trail management committee and the rerouting of sections on tarred roads where possible.[3]