Things to see or do
Amenities
- Facilities: Forest walks, picnic site, car parks. Fishing rights of Owenavarro are held by Owenavarro Angling Club. Length of Trail: 5km.
Courtown Woods
Courtown
Wexford
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Ireland South
Habitat: The Owenavarro river runs through its deep picturesque valley and empties through a man-made channel as a backwater for the harbour of Courtown. History: Formerly the demesne of the Earls of Courtown whose family name is Stopford and who lived in the area until 1970. Main Tree Species: The area was originally an old oak woodland with some beech. Some patches still survive which are approximately 150 years old. Ash, holly, sycamore and Spanish chestnut mixtures provide interesting varieties of trees.
Contact
Address: Courtown, Co Wexford, Republic of IrelandPlaces to eat
What's on
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Well House and Gardens
