This walk visits a wonderful neo-classical mansion near the village of Emo in County Laois. The historic Emo Estate is a great place for a walk with miles of trails to follow around the woodland, parkland, gardens and a lake. Scenic highlights include an orchard in the walled garden and an avenue, statues lined by giant sequoias. There’s also glades of azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and an an arboretum. From the landscaped park there are fine views to the surrounding Slieve Bloom Mountains. The park is also great for wildlife with rare birds including buzzards and egrets to look out for on your walk.