Trail · County Longford

Derrycassan - Main Avenue Walk

3.3 km45 minEasyLoopDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This trail follows forest road along the river and lakeshore through a mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, passing the remains of Derrycassan House, a walled garden, a summer house, an old boat house as well as the site of a rath and several viewing points, offering fine scenic views of Lough Gowna, while flora includes bluebells, rhododendron, laurel, holly, elderberry and periwinkles along the river bank.

Maps and more

Outdoors in County Longford this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

  1. Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°DrizzleGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.