Clashganny Viewing Point Loop

Walking
County Carlow
Grade Easy
Length 4.8 km
Am 2 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 50 m
Dogs Allowed On a lead
Waymarking Purple arrow on white background
Start Point
Clashganny Viewing Point Car Park
Finish Point
Clashganny Viewing Point Car Park
Nearest Town to Start Borris 4km
Grid Ref. S 73520 45748
Lat. and Long. 52.55838, -6.91656

This trail offers easy walking on forest road across gently sloping hillside through a tranquil old wood, which has had forestry cover present since the 1800s, and riverside towpath along the River Barrow, with magnificent views of Clashganny Lock, Ballykeenan Lock and the River Barrow. A viewing point at the car park also provides an expansive view across Clashganny Lock to the surrounding countryside.

Facilities

In Borris: Car parking, shop, pub, petrol. Restaurants, accommodation
At Trailhead: Car parking

Map Guides

Map Guides

South Carlow Adventure Trail (page 21)

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 68
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Bus

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