Knockbarron Wood - Eco Walk
Grade
Moderate
Length
4.9 km
Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
20 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
Red arrow on white background
Start Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Finish Point
Knockbarron Wood Car Park
Nearest Town to Start
Kinnity
Grid Ref.
N 177 073
Lat. and Long.
53.1161736, -7.7358914
The walk starts from the car park at an entrance to the wood beside Knockbarron crossroads and there are 10 stops along the way. There is a variety of species of trees and a marsh and the flora and fauna is diverse. One of the highlights of the woods is an esker which is never far from the walk.
External Links
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 54
This trail is very enjoyable and is a perfect example of an esker, with many different species of trees, flora and fauna.