Tag: woodland walks
Clara Vale loop walks are a woodland wonder
Clara Vale loop walks are a hidden gem in Co Wicklow, nestled between Rathdrum and Laragh. We stumbled across it in October (before the lockdown, thankfully), after going across the narrowest bridge I... Read More
Greenways – discover these walking gems
Ireland’s greenways were a haven of sanity for many in the past year. The Covid-19 lockdown had many people discovering hiking and walking trails in their locality. Of course, we’re not the on... Read More
Johnstown Castle – walk in the footsteps of history
Johnstown Castle Estate Gardens were a recent re-discovery – and they didn’t disappoint. It’s been a few years since we visited the Castle just outside Wexford town and its Irish Agricultural Mu... Read More
Raven Nature Reserve – trees, trails, and time by the sea
Raven Nature Reserve at Curracloe in Co Wexford combines my twin loves in a walk – woodland and sea views! Essentially, the Nature Reserve at Raven Wood has the magnificent Curracloe Beach to the ea... Read More
Coolmelagh waiting to be discovered
You’ll find the Coolmelagh looped walks between Bunclody in north Wexford and Carnew in south Wicklow. You’ll also find stunning views of the Wicklow hills, which makes these Coillte and Wexford W... Read More
Woodland wonder at Ballyfad Wood
If you love woodland walks, Ballyfad Wood in north Wexford is definitely one to check out. Ireland being Ireland, we need options on rainy days, and Ballyfad Wood, with its sheltered walks, ticks that... Read More
Askamore looped walks have stunning views
The looped walks at Askamore in North Wexford are just waiting to be discovered. The views across the green plains and gorse-yellow hedgerows of fine agricultural land to the coast beyond is just stun... Read More
Tomnafinnoge Woods an oak treat in Wicklow
Tomnafinnoge Woods near Tinahely, Co Wicklow, are a walker’s treat. I’m biased, as I live near them, and regularly walk beneath the umbrella of oak trees. Winter or summer, you can seek co... Read More