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Bailieborough

Bailieborough is a Coillte forest recreation site in Baillieboro forest, open to the public all year.

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Where
Cavan (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
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Ages
No specific child age guidance is stated
Official site

Opening hours

Status
ScheduleOpen at any hour, with no gate, ticket desk or closing time.

What to expect

Bailieborough is a Coillte forest recreation site in Baillieboro forest, open to the public all year. Waymarked walking: Lake Loop (3.6 km), Castle Loop (6.3 km). There is a car park at the site. Facilities and trail conditions change with the season, so check the Coillte page before setting out.

More information

Listed by
Coillte Recreation

Categories

  • Forest
  • Outdoors
  • Forest recreation site
  • Forest trails
  • Nature trail
  • Car park

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