Trail · County Clare
Kilkishen Bog Walk
0.8 km20 minEasyLinearDogs on a lead
This attractive biodiversity walk follows a firm and dry graveled path along a bog right-of-way through cut-away raised bog. It brings the walker past low-lying meadows, wetland swamps and broadleaf birch woodlands on an acient 'tochar' route, originally built by turf cutters to enable them remove the turf, and offers faciilities such as seats and environental information provided in a charming manner.
Time and distance given are for walking from the trailhead to the end of the bog road and back to the trailhead
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Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Drizzle
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