Oughaval Woods - Cobbler's Castle Walk
Grade
Moderate
Length
6 km
Am
1 hour 15 minutes
Format
Loop
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
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Start Point
Oughaval Wood Car Park
Finish Point
Oughaval Wood Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Stradbally
Grid Ref.
S 585 951
Lat. and Long.
53.003532, -7.1271
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.
Facilities
Car parking and picnic facilities at Trailhead. Shops, restaurants/cafes & accommodation at Stradbally (2km)
Map Guides
Oughaval Wood
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 55
Public Transportation
Bus Eireann Service passing