The Eco-Walks
A loop starts and finishes at the same trailhead. They range in walking time from 30mins to 4hrs are graded Easy, Moderate and Hard. The Slieve Bloom Rural Development Society has now established five Eco-Walks at five key locations in Slieve Bloom in collaboration with Coillte and the local communities.
Glenbarrow
Location: Glenbarrow is about 6 km east of Clonaslee on R423 to Mountmellick. Turn right for 3.5 km.
Glenbarrow Eco-Walk Map
Location: Knockbarron is about 4 km outside of Kinnity on the R440 to Birr.
Knockbarron Eco-Walk Map
Glenafelly
Location: Glenafelly is about 15 km outside of Mountrath on the R440 to Kinnitty.
Silver River
Location: Silver River is about 3 km outside of Cadamstown on the R421 to Kinnitty.
The Silver River Eco-Walk Map
Gorteenameale
Location: Gorteenameale is about 10 km outside of Mountrath on the R440 to Kinnitty.
Sports &Leisure
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