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Oughaval

Oughaval is a Coillte forest recreation site in Stradbally forest, open to the public all year.

Good to know

Where
Laois (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
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

Oughaval is a Coillte forest recreation site in Stradbally forest, open to the public all year. Waymarked walking: Beech Way Walk (2.1 km), Mass Rock Walk (2.9 km), Cobblers Castle Walk (6.0 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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Location

Laois

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