County
Laois
Distance
6.6 km
Duration
2.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Total Ascent
160 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · forest entrance at Monicknew bridge
- Dogs allowed
This trail crosses both dark forest and open unplanted lands, giving good views to the boglands and forests below. The trail mostly follows forest road but also crosses some farm tracks. Look out for the ruins of Bocadh Lodge.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Peaks
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.