Derrycassan - Main Avenue Walk
Grade
Easy
Length
3.3 km
Am
45 mins
Format
Loop
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
white
Start Point
About 800m from the forest entrance
Finish Point
About 800m from the forest entrance
Nearest Town to Start
Granard
Grid Ref.
N 311 860
Lat. and Long.
53.82366, -7.53638
This trail follows forest road along the river and lakeshore through a mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, passing the remains of Derrycassan House, a walled garden, a summer house, an old boat house as well as the site of a rath and several viewing points, offering fine scenic views of Lough Gowna, while flora includes bluebells, rhododendron, laurel, holly, elderberry and periwinkles along the river bank.
Facilities
In Granard: All services
At trailhead: Car parking, picnic area
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 34