Trail · County Laois
Durrow Leafy Loop Long
20 km5 hrModerateLoop100 m climbNo dogs
This walk on country lanes, river bank, forestry paths, woodland tracks and hill paths takes the walker through mixed broadleaf and conifer woods, across farmland and along rivers, passing the ruins of Dunmore House. Lovely views of the Laois countryside with lots of diverse rural scenery and magnificent bluebells in spring.
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Outdoors in County Laois this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Scattered clouds
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Sun with light 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 · 6.8 km awayFruitlawn GardenGardenBoleyFruitlawn Garden in Abbeyleix, County Laois, is a designer's garden of approximately 1 acre. See richly planted perennial borders containing many unusual plants along with a hornbeam tunnel, orchard, and fruit and vegetable garden. See oak copse, yew hedges, beautiful climbing roses, lovely trees and shrubs.
Nature spot · 15 km awayGash GardensGardenCastletownGash Gardens are a plant enthusiast’s garden in County Laois, created by an Irish dairy farmer.