Oak Park Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
3.6 km
Am
1.5 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
120 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Purple arrow on yellow background
Start Point
Oak Park Forest Park car park
Finish Point
Oak Park Forest Park car park
Nearest Town to Start
Carlow Town
Grid Ref.
S 743 798
Lat. and Long.
52.86539266, -6.89796
This loop on boardwalk and woodland trails, centres on a shallow man-made lake with islands, located in a mature mixed species woodland on the grounds of an old estate. This habitat shelters many wild and game birds, swans and ducks. The wooden boardwalks allow access for wheelchairs and buggies.
Maps and other information
External Links
Facilities
Car park
Please keep dogs on a leash
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 61
Sue from Carlow
Lovely woodland walk, suitable for families. Only thing is some of the boardwalks are slippy and can be dangerous if it has been wet. Nice wildlife on the lake.
Lucy from Wicklow