Trail · County Laois
Glenbarrow - Eco Walk
8.5 km2 hrChallengingLoop70 m climbNo dogs
This walk is on path, forest road and road in a remote, quiet and peaceful place. It goes along the river through mature coniferous woodland, passing the Clamp Hole, the largest waterfall on the river, and returns over the Ridge of Capard, passing the Metal Man. There are 10 numbered stops with the related information on environment and cultural history available to download. From the Ridge the views of the surrounding countryside are extensive. The terrain can be rough in parts and sometimes wet underfoot.
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 · 17 km awayGash GardensGardenCastletownGash Gardens are a plant enthusiast’s garden in County Laois, created by an Irish dairy farmer.
Nature spot · 19 km awayClonohill GardensGardenPortlaoiseClonohill Gardens are set at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The gardens have been designed and developed to enhance the existing landscape with many mature trees providing a shady home for woodland treasures.