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Abbeyleix Bog Walk, Co. Laois
Abbeyleix Bog Walk, Co. Laois

Abbeyleix Bog is situated on the southern periphery of Abbeyleix town in Co. Laois, Ireland and encompasses an area of almost 500 acres of diverse habitats including degraded (but recovering) raised bog, lagg, cutaway, wet carr woodland and meadows.

We welcome all to visit us, especially walkers, photography enthusiasts, nature and wildlife hobbyists and families who love the outdoors. Come and explore our paths and habitats. Walk on our new boardwalk and venture out into the bog, enjoy the lovely landscapes and hidden vistas within our bog. For more information on the conservation of the site please visit our website and watch our social media for information events and workshops.

Two walking loops:

Collins Loop

Grade: Moderate
Length: 4.5 km
Time :1 hour 30 minutes
Format: Loop
Ascent: 20 m
Dogs Allowed :On a lead
Waymarking: Green arrow on white background
Start Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Finish Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Nearest Town to Start: Abbeyleix
Grid Ref.S 436 844 Lat. and Long.52.907005, -7.351705

Killamuck Bog Loop

Grade: Moderate
Length: 8 km
Time : 2 hrs
Format: Loop
Ascent: 30 m
Dogs Allowed :On a lead
Waymarking: Purple arrow on white background
Start Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Finish Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Nearest Town to Start: Abbeyleix
Grid Ref.S 436 844 Lat. and Long.52.907005, -7.351705

 

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A little about us:

Abbeyleix Bog is situated on the southern periphery of Abbeyleix town in Co. Laois, Ireland and encompasses an area of almost 500 acres of diverse habitats including degraded (but recovering) raised bog, lagg, cutaway, wet carr woodland and meadows.

We welcome all to visit us, especially walkers, photography enthusiasts, nature and wildlife hobbyists and families who love the outdoors. Come and explore our paths and habitats. Walk on our new boardwalk and venture out into the bog, enjoy the lovely landscapes and hidden vistas within our bog. For more information on the conservation of the site please visit our website and watch our social media for information events and workshops.

Two walking loops:

Collins Loop

Grade: Moderate
Length: 4.5 km
Time :1 hour 30 minutes
Format: Loop
Ascent: 20 m
Dogs Allowed :On a lead
Waymarking: Green arrow on white background
Start Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Finish Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Nearest Town to Start: Abbeyleix
Grid Ref.S 436 844 Lat. and Long.52.907005, -7.351705

Killamuck Bog Loop

Grade: Moderate
Length: 8 km
Time : 2 hrs
Format: Loop
Ascent: 30 m
Dogs Allowed :On a lead
Waymarking: Purple arrow on white background
Start Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Finish Point: Manor Hotel Abbeyleix
Nearest Town to Start: Abbeyleix
Grid Ref.S 436 844 Lat. and Long.52.907005, -7.351705