Free plan

Trail · County Westmeath

Mullaghmeen Red Walk

3.5 km1 hr 20 minEasyLoopDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · starts and finishes at the dot · Sport Ireland

This walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. There is a good display of woodland flowers in the springtime, especially bluebell. From this forest there are scenic views of Lough Sheelin and the surrounding area of County Cavan.

Maps and more

Outdoors in County Westmeath this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°DrizzleGood day outdoors
Sat, 10 Oct12° / 7°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayMullaghmeen Multi Access Trail0.2 km15 minEasyLinearThis is a linear walk up a gentle tarmac path lined on both sides with young broad-leafed trees to a viewing point to the north east

Trail · 100 m awayMullaghmeen White Walk8 km2 hrModerateLoopThis walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. It passes the remains of famine fields and a famine garden. There is a good display of…

Trail · 100 m awayMullaghmeen Yellow Walk1.6 km50 minModerateLoopThis walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. There is a good display of woodland flowers in the springtime, especially bluebell.

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 11 km awayThe Cut, Lough LeneWater quality: Excellent (2025)ToiletsParkingWheelchair accessThe Cut is an inland bathing area located on the Shores of Lough Lene. Lough Lene supports a diverse aquatic flora; such as pond weed and stoneworts. The bathing area is a popular bathing area. Jet ski bye laws in place…

Beach · 20 km awayPortnashangan, Lough OwelWater quality: Excellent (2025)ToiletsParkingNo dogsPortnashangan is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Owel. It is a relatively shallow lake with a rocky, marl covered bottom. Lough Owel supports a diverse aquatic flora; such as pond weed and…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 100 m awayMullaghmeen Forest4 trailsParking

Forest · Co. Cavan · 15 km awayDeerpark - Virginia3 trails

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 1.8 km awayAn Mullach MínMullaghmeenParkOldcastleMullaghmeen in north Westmeath is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. This 1,000 acre forest has an extensive network of way marked trails for varying levels of fitness.

Nature spot · Co. Meath · 6.9 km awayThe Poppy GardenGardenOldcastleThe Poppy Garden is situated in Oldcastle, County Meath. It is a quirky and magical cottage garden, full of wonderful planting, nestled in the stunning Loughcrew Hills.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 7.8 km awayBaile FhobhairForeReligious houseForeFore is situated in a marshy valley and takes its name from the Irish word fobhair, meaning a spring or a well. The earliest church at Fore was founded by St. Féichín around AD 630. St. Féichín is said to have died…

Heritage site · Co. Meath · 11 km awayLoughcrew Megalithic CemeteryMegalithic tombCorstown (Fore By.)The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BC. The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex…