Derrycassan - Main Avenue Walk
Grade
Easy
Length
3.3 km
Time
45 mins
Format
Loop
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
white
Start Point
About 800m from the forest entrance
Finish Point
About 800m from the forest entrance
Nearest Town to Start
Granard
Grid Ref.
N 311 860
Lat. and Long.
53.82366, -7.53638
This trail follows forest road along the river and lakeshore through a mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, passing the remains of Derrycassan House, a walled garden, a summer house, an old boat house as well as the site of a rath and several viewing points, offering fine scenic views of Lough Gowna, while flora includes bluebells, rhododendron, laurel, holly, elderberry and periwinkles along the river bank.
Facilities
In Granard: All services
At trailhead: Car parking, picnic area
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 34