Trail · County Laois
Oughaval Woods - Cobbler's Castle Walk
6 km1 hr 15 minModerateLoopDogs on a lead
This walk follows forest road and path around the whole mainly broadleaf woods, passing close to the site of Cobbler's Castle folly which was constructed during the Famine. There is a good selection of flora and fauna with viewing points along the way giving splendid vistas over the surrounding countryside.
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Outdoors in County Laois this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct13° / 8°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct12° / 6°Scattered clouds
- Sun, 11 Oct13° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 21 km awayFruitlawn GardenGardenBoleyFruitlawn Garden in Abbeyleix, County Laois, is a designer's garden of approximately 1 acre. See richly planted perennial borders containing many unusual plants along with a hornbeam tunnel, orchard, and fruit and vegetable garden. See oak copse, yew hedges, beautiful climbing roses, lovely trees and shrubs.
Nature spot · Co. Kildare · 22 km awayOak Park Forest ParkParkSituated on the outskirts of Carlow Town, Oak Park Forest Park is an oasis of tranquillity and a popular destination for walking and educational visits. The park features colour-coded circular walkways of varying lengths.