Trail · County Laois

Glenbarrow - Eco Walk

8.5 km2 hrChallengingLoop70 m climbNo dogs
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

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

  1. Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Light rainGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

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