Trail · County Offaly

Lough Boora - Mesolithic Walking Route

8.8 km1 hr 10 minEasyLoopDogs on a lead
Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This walk combines the Leabeg Wetland and Mesolithic Site trails, however the Leabeg Wetland section should not be attempted during the Winter or early Spring due to flooding. The trail includes the southern shore of Lough Boora, the eastern bank of the canal, a forestry ride line and a broad peat access road leading to the Mesolithic Site. Depending on the time of year, look out for whooper swans, purple moor-grass, skylarks, meadow pipits, hares and foxes.

Car parking fee of €4

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Outdoors in County Offaly this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C

  1. Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  2. Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sat, 31 Oct14° / 6°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
  4. Sun, 1 Nov11° / 4°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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