Ballyrafton Wood

Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny Check the official website Suits all ages

Ballyrafton Wood, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access (likely)

Families can enjoy a walk through Ballyrafton Wood, following the riverside path for about 1.6km. There are picnic tables and seats for a break, and a tower bridge to see.

Ballyrafton Wood is located about half way between Kilkenny and Castlecomer on the main road, in County Kilkenny. Its facilities include riverside forest walks, picnic tables, seats and free car park. There is also a tower bridge crossing the river Dinan. There is a riverside walk of about 1.6km at Ballyrafton. The main tree species are native oak woodland, also some ash. The fauna includes otter, grey squirrel and the native red squirrel.

The details

Address
Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny
Cost
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Indoors or out
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Booking
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Fáilte Ireland Attractions
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  • Nature and Wildlife