Trail · County Cork
Glengarriff Nature Reserve - River Walk
1.2 km25 minEasyLoop10 m climbDogs on a lead
This walk takes you on a gentle wander along footpath through old oak woods on the banks of the Glengarriff River where you can enjoy the lush growth of ferns, mosses and lichens - typical of oceanic woodlands in the Gulf Stream influenced climate of South-West Ireland.
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Outdoors in County Cork this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct13° / 9°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov12° / 6°Grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 100 m awayGlengarriff Woods Nature ReserveParkGlengarriffGlengarriff Woods are situated in a deep rough glacial valley which opens out into the north side of Bantry Bay near Glengarriff village, County Cork. Above the woods rise the Caha Mountains, with their dramatic layers of sheer rock.
Nature spot · 2.1 km awayGlengarriff Bamboo ParkGardenGlengarriff Bamboo Park is an exotic garden of the South West, with 30 different varieties of bamboo combined with palm trees and other tropical plants. The park sits overlooking Glengarriff Harbour in County Cork.