This trail can be walked in either direction. It celebrates 100 years of Irish forestry and follow signs that are fixed to posts or trees with information provided by signal signs at each of 20 stops.
Most of the trees on this trail are over 100 years old. From “the Cairn” there are magnificent views up the Great Ride and down the valley across the Vale of Avoca and the Avonmore River.
Please note that most of the National Looped Walks are not dog friendly.
Trail details
- Type:
- Walking Trail
- Location:
- Avondale Forest Park
- Grade:
- Easy
- Format:
- Loop
- Length:
- 2.50km
- Ascent:
- 100m
- Dogs allowed:
- Yes
Time:1.5 hours
Nearest town start:Rathdrum
Nearest town finish:Rathdrum
Start point:Avondale Carpark
Finish point:Back of Avondale House
