Castlefreke – Castle Cross Loop

This pleasant loop walk brings you through woodland that was once part of the Castlefreke estate. It was planted in the early 1950s with a mixture of conifer and broadleaf, by the State Forestry Division, the precursor of Coillte. As well as a variety of trees with a rich carpet of bluebells in spring, you will see an abundance of wildflowers during summer and autumn making a colourful display at the edge of the track as you walk along. Watch out for the fingerpost to the bullaun/ wart well, which is just a short diversion from the trail and further on, the magnificent high wall bounding the old gardener’s cottage.