Trail · County Longford
Derrycassan - Main Avenue Walk
3.3 km45 minEasyLoopDogs on a lead
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.
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Outdoors in County Longford this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Sun with grey cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · Co. Westmeath · 18 km awayAn Mullach MínMullaghmeenParkOldcastleMullaghmeen in north Westmeath is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. This 1,000 acre forest has an extensive network of way marked trails for varying levels of fitness.
Nature spot · Co. Westmeath · 21 km awayTullynally Castle & GardensGardenCastlepollardVisitors to Tullynally Castle & Gardens, in Castlepollard, County Westmeath, can roam 26 acres of parkland and discover herbaceous gardens, wild woodland trails, serene lakes and hidden follies.