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County Carlow outdoors

17 trails, 2 forests, 7 parks, gardens and islands, 2 heritage sites in County Carlow — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

17 trails & walks 2 forests & woodlands 7 parks, gardens & islands 2 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Wed, 28 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 14°C

Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.

Wed, 28 Oct14° / 10°Scattered clouds20 km/h WSW · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct13° / 10°Grey cloud30 km/h SSW · 0.3 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 9°Grey cloud25 km/h SSE · 0.1 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Sun with light cloud10 km/h SSW · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Carlow

Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Carlow, from Sport Ireland's register.

TrailBahana Forest Trail4.5 km1 hrEasyLoopBahana Forest is an old woodland site sloping down to the banks of the Barrow River, between Graiguenamanagh and St Mullins in County Carlow. It is thought that Bahana derives its name from 'beith', the Irish name for…

TrailClashganny Lock Loop3.6 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoopThis trail offers easy walking on riverside towpath along the River Barrow and forest road across gently sloping hillside through a tranquil old wood, which has had forestry cover present since the 1800s, with…

TrailClashganny Viewing Point Loop5.5 km2 hrEasyLoopThis trail offers easy walking on forest road across gently sloping hillside through a tranquil old wood, which has had forestry cover present since the 1800s, and riverside towpath along the River Barrow, with…

TrailClogrennane Wood Loop3.5 km1 hrModerateLoopThis walk follows forestry roadways and woodland tracks through the wood, zigzagging uphill to a section where there are fine views over Carlow Town and the River Barrow and descending more gently to close the loop.

TrailGowlin Forest Trail6.2 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopFrom the lower car park at the public road, follow the forest road as it climbs steadily uphill and around a large zig zag bend. The forest road levels out and reaches the upper car parking area at a junction. The name…

TrailJohn's Hill Loop11 km3 hrChallengingLoopThe John's Hill Loop takes you to John's Hill and a loop around it before heading back the way you came, well worth the effort for the spectacular views.

All 17 in County Carlow

Bahana Forest Trail4.5 km · 1 hr
Clashganny Lock Loop3.6 km · 1 hr 30 min
Clashganny Viewing Point Loop5.5 km · 2 hr
Clogrennane Wood Loop3.5 km · 1 hr
Gowlin Forest Trail6.2 km · 1 hr 30 min
John's Hill Loop11 km · 3 hr
Kilbrannish Loop5.1 km · 1 hr 40 min
Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail14 km · 4 hr
Kilbrannish South - Short Loop6.5 km · 2 hr
Oak Park Loop4.3 km · 1 hr 30 min
Windfarm Loop3.2 km · 1 hr
Clody Valley Craan Loop14.3 km · 4 hr
Clody Valley Long Lane Loop7.7 km · 2 hr
Barrow Way116.9 km · 4 days
The Columban Way - Nine Stones to Magany50.1 km · 10 hr
South Leinster Way103.6 km · 5 days
Wicklow Way128.1 km · 6 days

Forests & woodlands in County Carlow

Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Carlow, with the trails inside them and where to park.

ForestKilbrannish6 trailsParking

ForestClogrennan1 trailParking

Parks, gardens & islands in County Carlow

Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Carlow, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.

Nature spotAltamont GardensGardenTullowThe Altamont Gardens, regarded as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, lie in County Carlow. The romantic 16-hectare estate, not far from Tullow, features a mix of native and exotic plants and makes a great destination for a family outing.

Nature spotArboretum Inspirational GardensGardenLeighlinbridgeLeighlinbridge's award-winning Arboretum Lifestyle and Garden Centre is also home to the Arboretum Inspirational Gardens, which aim to show visitors that gardening is stylish, fun and can fit into their busy lifestyles.

Nature spotBahana ForestParkBahana Forest is an old woodland parkland that slopes down to the banks of the Barrow River in County Carlow. It hosts a diverse range of flora and fauna with a great variety of bird life and otters that are occasionally glimpsed on the riverbank.

Nature spotDelta Sensory GardensGardenDelta Sensory Gardens, in County Carlow, offer visitors a special opportunity to rest and indulge their senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and visual delight. You will find it just outside Carlow Town off the Athy Road Roundabout in Strawhall Estate.

Nature spotHerb Garden at Kilgraney HouseGardenKilgraney House located near Bagenalstown, County Carlow. The property is also home to spectacular flora, including herbal gardens, a kitchen garden, tea walk, medicinal herbal courtyard and much more.

Nature spotLeighlinbridge - Garden VillageGardenLeighlinbridgeFound in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, The Millennium Garden or Garden Village consists of seven small gardens, each with its own theme represented by trees, shrubs and stones. Together the gardens represent the story of life.

All 7 in County Carlow

Altamont GardensGarden · Tullow
Arboretum Inspirational GardensGarden · Leighlinbridge
Bahana ForestPark
Delta Sensory GardensGarden
Herb Garden at Kilgraney HouseGarden
Leighlinbridge - Garden VillageGarden · Leighlinbridge
The Garden at Hardymount HouseGarden · Tullow

Heritage sites in County Carlow

Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Carlow, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.

Heritage siteBrowneshill Megalithic TombMegalithic tombKernanstownKnown as the ‘Browneshill dolmen’, because it is sited on a hill on which sits the former estate house of the Browne family, the remains of this megalithic tomb are well-preserved and the chamber faces down slope to the…

Heritage siteSaint Mullin’s Ecclesiastical SiteChurchSt. Mullin'sA beautiful monastery nestled between the waters of the Barrow and the Aughavaud was founded here in the 7th-century by Moling Luachra, known today as St. Mullin. This monastery was famous for a pilgrimage that was held…