Trail · County Carlow
Clashganny Viewing Point Loop
5.5 km2 hrEasyLoop50 m climbDogs on a lead
This 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 magnificent views of Clashganny Lock, Ballykeenan Lock and the River Barrow. A viewing point at the car park also provides an expansive view across Clashganny Lock to the surrounding countryside.
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Outdoors in County Carlow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 13°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 10°Grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct14° / 7°Scattered clouds
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 4°Sun with light cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 5.7 km awayBahana 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 spot · 11 km awayHerb 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.