Coole Park 7 Woods Trail
Grade
Moderate
Length
4.5 km
Time
1.25 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
50 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Blue arrow
Start Point
Main car park
Finish Point
Main car park
Nearest Town to Start
Gort
Grid Ref.
R 441 050
Lat. and Long.
53.0927254, -8.8343602
This trail uses paths, tracks and steps to connect the different woods made famous by W.B. Yeats in his poems and take you to a viewing point overlooking Coole Lough. There are tree roots underfoot in places. You may see bluebells and violets, jays, treecreepers or swans, red squirrels, stoats, butterflies and dragonflies.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
091-631804 and info@coolepark.ie
Facilities
Car parking, tea shop, visitor centre
Map Guides
The Seven Woods Trail and The Family Trail
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 52
Dogs on lead only