Trail · County Laois
Monicknew - Valley Walk
4.3 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop150 m climbDogs on a lead
The trail leads you on path along the banks of the Glen River and up a forest road which climbs for nearly 2 kms. You will be rewarded with excellent views south over Counties Offaly and Laois and of bogs and lakes below.
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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.