Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk
Grade
Moderate
Length
4.9 km
Am
1 hour 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
20 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
Red arrow on white background
Start Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Finish Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Kinnity
Grid Ref.
N 177 073
Lat. and Long.
53.1161736, -7.7358914
The walk starts from the car park at an entrance to the wood beside Knockbarron crossroads and there are 10 stops along the way. There is a variety of species of trees and a marsh and the flora and fauna is diverse. One of the highlights of the woods is an esker which is never far from the walk.
External Links
![OSI Maps](/themes/custom/weatherlab/components/images/trails/osi-maps.jpg)
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 54
This trail is very enjoyable and is a perfect example of an esker, with many different species of trees, flora and fauna.