County
Laois
Distance
4.3 km
Duration
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Total Ascent
150 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · forest entrance at Monicknew bridge
- Dogs allowed
The trail leads you on path along the banks of the Glen River and up a forest road which climbs for nearly 2 kms. You will be rewarded with excellent views south over Counties Offaly and Laois and of bogs and lakes below.
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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.