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County Offaly outdoors

34 trails, 6 forests, 2 heritage sites in County Offaly — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

34 trails & walks 6 forests & woodlands 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°Sun with light cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.3 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds30 km/h SSE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 11°Drizzle35 km/h SSE · 0.7 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 3°Light rain20 km/h SSE · 1.1 mm by dayGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Offaly

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

TrailCadamstown - Paul's Lane Loop4.3 km2 hrChallengingLoopThis varied loop follows minor road, old laneways and riverside paths. It passes derelict Bordingstown village and young coniferous woodland before reaching the Silver River where there is beautiful river scenery as you…

TrailClara Esker Ballinough Doorey Loop5.4 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoopThis trail is mainly on forest gravel track, grassy track, boardwalk and a small section of tarmac road across bog and through beautiful deciduous woodland of native trees in an area of some of the most spectacular…

TrailGlenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop9.1 km3 hrModerateLoopThis trail includes a gentle climb and gradual descent through narrow forest trails with a section along the Camcor River. From the highest part at the site of Glinsk Castle views are of Dossaun Mountain and Carroll's…

TrailKinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop6.2 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis tranquil woodland loop on forestry tracks passes close to the grounds of Kinnitty Castle (now a hotel), fords several tinkling little streams and passes the scant ruins of Glinsk Castle with many fine broadleaf…

TrailKinnitty - Kinnitty Castle Loop4 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopThis low lying loop meanders on forestry tracks along the banks of the Camcor River through spectacular broadleaf woodlands and brings you into the grounds of Kinnitty Castle (now a hotel).

TrailKnockbarron Wood - Eco Walk4.9 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopThe walk starts from the car park at an entrance to the wood beside Knockbarron crossroads and there are 10 stops along the way. There is a variety of species of trees and a marsh and the flora and fauna is diverse. One…

All 34 in County Offaly

Cadamstown - Paul's Lane Loop4.3 km · 2 hr
Clara Esker Ballinough Doorey Loop5.4 km · 1 hr 30 min
Glenregan Forest Recreation Area - Glenregan Loop9.1 km · 3 hr
Kinnitty - Glinsk Castle Loop6.2 km · 2 hr 30 min
Kinnitty - Kinnitty Castle Loop4 km · 1 hr 30 min
Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk4.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
Lough Boora - Finnamore Lakes Route10.5 km · 3 hr
Lough Boora - Mesolithic Cycling Route8.8 km · 1 hr
Lough Boora - Mesolithic Walking Route8.8 km · 1 hr 10 min
Lough Boora - Sculpture Route2.8 km · 1 hr
Moneygall Rock of Loyer Loop6.2 km · 1 hr 30 min
Derryounce Bog Lake Walk5.6 km · Moderate
Derryounce Bog Oak Walk10.5 km · Moderate
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 15.3 km · 10 min
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 28.8 km · 20 min
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 5 A11.2 km · 30 min
Cadamstown Nature Trail Eco Loop6.4 km · 1 hr 45 min
Garryhinch - Barrow walk3.3 km · 45 min
Garryhinch - Garryhinch loop3.7 km · 45 min
Giant's Grave Loop11 km · 2 hr 30 min
Glenafelly Forest Recreation Area - Eco Walk7.5 km · 2 hr
Clara Esker Forest Loop Walk1.8 km · 45 min
Lough Boora - Turraun Cycle Route15.5 km · 1 hr 30 min
Lough Boora - Turraun Walking Trail15.5 km · 4 hr
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 373.1 km · 5 hr
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 3 A15.7 km · 30 min
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 3 B44.2 km · 1 hr 30 min
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 446.9 km · 1 hr 30 min
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 4 A40.1 km · 1 hr
Birr Cycle Hub Loop 541.9 km · 1 hr 20 min
Grand Canal Way117.1 km · 5 days
Offaly Way38 km · 2 days
Pilgrim's Road to Clonmacnoise24.4 km · 1 hr
Slieve Bloom Way74 km · 90 hr

Forests & woodlands in County Offaly

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

ForestGarraí InseGarryhinch2 trailsParking

ForestKnockbarron Wood1 trailMountain bikingParking

ForestGleann na FeilleGlenafelly1 trailParking

All 6 in County Offaly

Garryhinch Garraí Inse2 trails · Parking
Knockbarron Wood1 trail · Mountain biking
Glenafelly Gleann na Feille1 trail · Parking
Durrow AbbeyParking
Glasderry WoodParking
Golden GroveParking

Heritage sites in County Offaly

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

Heritage siteCluain Mhic NóisClonmacnoiseGraveyardClonmacnoiseAn Early Christian site founded by St. Ciarán in the mid-6th century on the eastern bank of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, seven churches (10th - 13th century), two round towers, three…

Heritage siteSierkieran Monastic SiteGraveyardChurchlandThe name Seir Kieran derives from Saighir Chiaráin, meaning ‘the fountain of Ciarán’. The ancient church at Seir Kieran is associated with St Ciarán the elder, who is supposed to have spent 30 years in Rome studying the…