Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk

Walking
County Offaly
Grade Moderate
Length 4.9 km
Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 20 m
Dogs Allowed Under effective control
Waymarking Red arrow on white background
Start Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Finish Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Nearest Town to Start Kinnity
Grid Ref. N 177 073
Lat. and Long. 53.1161736, -7.7358914

The walk starts from the car park at an entrance to the wood beside Knockbarron crossroads and there are 10 stops along the way. There is a variety of species of trees and a marsh and the flora and fauna is diverse. One of the highlights of the woods is an esker which is never far from the walk.

This trail is very enjoyable and is a perfect example of an esker, with many different species of trees, flora and fauna.

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 54

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