Brittas Forest Loop
Grade
Strenuous
Length
5.9 km
Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
30 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Car park at entrance to Brittas Forest, Clonaslee village
Finish Point
Car park at entrance to Brittas Forest, Clonaslee village
Nearest Town to Start
Clonaslee
Grid Ref.
N 317 106
Lat. and Long.
53.14665, -7.52602
This trail passes by the Glenbarrow waterfall and takes in the steps through the woodland path and forest road back to the carpark.
Trail Management
Facilities
Car parking coffee shop at Trailhead Clonaslee village
Dominic from Dublin
August, 2013. This trail starts, and ends, in the lovely village of Clonaslee and provides a varied walking experience. Riverside paths, country lanes and panoramic views across the Laois countryside. Underfoot were excellent and signposting was good. However, where the track meets Brittas Lake, I found the signposting confusing. If you don't want to circle the lake, do not turn right for the lake - turn left here and continue following blue markings (if you circle the lake, you end up back at this point). As to entering Clonaslee on return, ignore any large barking dogs - as in our case, they'll probably be chained! You can round off a smashing day's hike with tea and scones in Swan's Cafe - tea for 2, with 1 scone, €5!
This would make for a great casual cycle/walk if the half dozen gates along the route were not pad-locked.
This would make for a great casual cycle/walk if the half dozen gates along the route were not pad-locked.
Pat from Clare