Trail · County Laois
Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk
6.6 km2 hr 30 minModerateLoop160 m climbDogs on a lead
This trail crosses both dark forest and open unplanted lands, giving good views to the boglands and forests below. The trail mostly follows forest road but also crosses some farm tracks. Look out for the ruins of Bocadh Lodge.
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Outdoors in County Laois this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 13°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 10°Sun with grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct14° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 6°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 3°Scattered clouds
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 11 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.
Nature spot · 12 km awayGash GardensGardenCastletownGash Gardens are a plant enthusiast’s garden in County Laois, created by an Irish dairy farmer.