Nature and Walking
Walk | Distance | Type | Difficulty |
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N1) Loughcrew Cairns | 2-3km | Grassy Hill | Moderate |
N2) Loughcrew Gardens | 1-2km | Gardens | Easy |
N3) Mullaghmeen | 1.5-8km | Forrest | Moderate |
N4) Oldcastle Town | 5km | Roads/Streets | Easy |
N5) Tullynally Castle and Gardens | 2km | Gardens | Easy |
N6) JFK 50-Mile Walk – See Events | 50 Mile | Road/Lanes | Difficult |
N7) Loughcrew Lake Walk | 6km | Paths | Moderate |
Loughcrew Gardens
Loughcrew Gardens are a breathtaking spectacle from 17th and 19th century. Take a walk through centuries of garden and landscape fantasy. The central area of approximately six acres includes a lime avenue, extensive lawns and terraces, magnificent herbaceous border and physic border. Within the gardens stand a medieval motte, St. Oliver Plunkett’s family church and Tower House.
Loughcrew Lake Walk
Loughcrew Lake walk takes in the restored gardens, the old mansion, and a wonderful landscape with a variety of trees leading to the picturesque lake. The return trip should take about one and a half hours.
Mullaghmeen
Mullaghmeen Forest is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. Along with beech, within its 400 ha of forest it also has Sitka spruce, Scots pine and noble fir and a very interesting native tree collection. Why not try out the Mullaghmeen Summit Trail / Red Trail? The summit of Mullaghmeen provides magnificent views north across Lough Sheelin and into the neighbouring county of Cavan.