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Oak Park Forest Park, Oak Park, Carlow
....... Address: Oak Park, Carlow.
or Carlow Tourist Office, College Street, Carlow There are few locations which could rival the beauty and tranquility of Oak Park Forest Park. Ideal for leisurely strolls and walks, a visit here is a relaxing and pleasurable experience and a must for any visitor to Co. Carlow. Colour coded circular walkways of varying lengths with excellent accessible surfaces and easy gradients make a visit here an enjoyable experience for young and old alike. The park is a mature, mixed species woodland of over 120 acres with a predominance of Beech, Oak, Scots Pine, Silver Fir, Larch and Sycamore. The proximity of the walkways to the extensive collection of ferns, mosses and woodland flora provides the visitor with an ideal opportunity to interact with nature. Boasting a rich diversity of wildlife, the lakes and their surrounds provide a habitat for swans and ducks, while the islands shelter many wild and game birds. The Woodland Walks have been laid out to encompass the broadest range of natural features. Situated on the outskirts of Carlow town, the park is a popular destination for walking and educational visits. The park also features a picnic area, informal leisure areas and seating at regular intervals. FACILITIES: Wheelchair accessible walkways and birdwatching area. OPENING TIMES: May – September 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. 7 days per week. October – April 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7 days per week. How to find us: Traveling from Castledermot to Carlow N9, take the first right after Toughers Restaurant (on the outskirts of Carlow town) . Take a left at the next junction. Clearly signposted. Access also possible off Cannery Road on the outskirts of Carlow town. ..... For further information on Carlow's Floral Festival Trail contact Carlow Tourism
Tel +353 (0) 5991 30411
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