Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker Trail
Grade
Easy
Length
2.6 km
Time
40 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
20 m
Dogs Allowed
On a lead
Waymarking
Red
Start Point
Knockraheen Entrance
Finish Point
Knockraheen Entrance
Nearest Town to Start
Roundwood
Grid Ref.
O 203 038
Lat. and Long.
53.071629, -6.204967
This short loop brings you deep into the woodland where you can hear the Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming in the spring. Kingfishers are also regular visitors along the steep sided channel that carries water between the reservoirs.
Maps and other information
Trail Management
Roundwood and District Community Council, Parish Hall, Main Street, Roundwood, Co Wicklow
Facilities
Car parking, shops, a variety of accommodation, cafes, restaurants, pubs, public toilets, all in Roundwood.
Car parking only at trailhead, but a safe pedestrian access to Roundwood village (800m) via a pedestrian footpath.
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 56
Public Transportation
St Kevin's Bus Service (Dublin City Centre to Glendalough) has a number of services per day