Glenbarrow Loops
Enjoy enchanting forest walks and hidden valleys in the heart of County Laois.
Distance
5km
Terrain
Forest tracks and paths and riverbank
Estimated Time
From 1 hour and 30 minutes up as far as 2 hours
Ascent
130 metres
Grade
Moderate
Start and Finish
Glenbarrow, Clonaslee, Laois
County
Laois
Nearest Town
Clonaslee
Details
Directions
Start from Rosenallis village on the R422 between the towns of Mountmellick and Birr. At the sharp bend opposite the church take the minor road signposted Glenbarrow. After 2.5Km turn right at a 3 way junction and after a further 2km turn left at a crossroads signposted Festival Fields and Glenbarrow. [The trailhead is signposted from Rosenallis.]
Trailhead
Glenbarrow, Clonaslee, Laois
Minimum Gear
Walking boots, raingear and fluid
Theme
Nature
Clonaslee
Laois
Ireland East
Lose yourself in the heart of Ireland, deep in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Choose from the shorter Waterfall Loop or The Old Mill Loop – both meander through enchanting forests and hidden valleys (try to come in spring for blankets of bluebells), along the riverbank and past a beautiful three-tiered waterfall. The longer walk also visits the ruins of an old water mill.
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