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FREE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST EXPERIENCES
Walks in the Slieve Blooms Mountains
Business Contact Details
Slieve Bloom Mountains, Slieve Bloom Rural Development
Co-operative Society, Community Centre, Kinnitty, Co Offaly
GPS 53.097806, -7.718997
Tel +353 (0)86 2789147
Email
Web
Business Contact Gerry Hanlon
Experience Description
Situated in both Offaly and Laois, in the heart of Ireland, the picturesque
Slieve Bloom Mountains allow visitors to experience and to explore the largest
continuous area of upland blanket bog and forestry in Ireland. It is said that
you can see half the counties in Ireland from the top of the Slieve Blooms.
There are 16 looped walks ranging from 5-16kms to choose from. Spend a
while in the surrounding villages such as Kinnitty or Clonaslee, stepping back
in time, to an era when life moved at a much slower pace.Walking Festival on
May Bank HolidayWeekend. EcoWalking Festival in July.
Group bookings contact
Gerry Hanlon
Email
Tel +353 (0)86 8210056
Opening Details
Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, subject to severe weather
conditions.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available in Kinnitty. Adequate levels of fitness is required.
Longer range walks are best suited to experienced walkers.Walking boots,
raingear, liquids, snacks and mobile phone as appropriate to the type of walk.
There is no limitation on group sizes to undertake these walks. Refreshments
available in villages of Kinnitty, Cadamstown, Clonaslee, Rosenallis, Camross,
Ballyfin.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Accommodation is available in the nearby villages of Kinnitty and Ballyfin
Birr – 14kms/15mins
Roscrea – 18kms/20mins
Tullamore – 27kms/30mins
Portlaoise – 39kms/41mins
Nearest City
Kilkenny (1hr 15 mins)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (1hr 32 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Lough Boora Parklands 17kms/20mins; Birr Castle Demesne & Historic Science
Centre 14kms/15mins; Roscrea Castle & Damer House18kms/20mins
Lough Boora Discovery Park
Business Contact Details
Lough Boora Discovery Park Visitor Centre, Boora, Co Offaly
GPS N 53°13’24.9”W 007°43’44.5”
Tel +353 (0)57 9340010
Email
Web
Business Contact Thomas Egan
Experience Description
Lough Boora Discovery Park is located in County Offaly and is open year-
round. This amenity can be explored for its outdoor activities, nature and
biodiversity, sculptures and historical Mesolithic Site.With access for all ages
and abilities to experience our diverse amenities, activities, natural flora and
wildlife species in a safe and inclusive environment.With 50km of trails, bike
hire facilities, angling lakes, bird hides and a dedicated Sculpture Park, discover
all that Lough Boora has to offer.
Group bookings contact
Thomas Egan
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Visitor Centre, café, car park
and toilet facilities: open weekdays from 0900-1930hrs. Check the website for
open times during your planned visit.
Visitor Centre Café – Open daily from 0930-1800hrs until 31 October. Open
weekends from 1100-1600hrs from 1 November.
Duration of experience – minimum 1hr.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available at Visitor Centre. €2 car park fee applies.
Refreshments available onsite. Access for all abilities.
Public Transport
– to Birr
Taxi from Birr – 20mins
Accommodation Hub
Birr, Co Offaly. 22kms/20mins
Tullamore, Co Offaly. 22kms/22mins
Nearest City
Kilkenny (1hr 32 mins)
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (1hr 33 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Birr Castle Demesne & Historic Science Centre 21kms/20mins; Tullamore
D.E.W. Visitor Centre 22kms/22mins; Clonmacnoise Monastic Settlement
30kms/30mins
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