Walking Trails and Forest Walks
Explore our themed Woodlands & there’s plenty to Discover
Castlecomer Discovery Park grounds consist of 30 hectares (80 acres) of mixed woodland on the banks of the River Deen which were once part of the old Wandesforde Estate.
There are 6km of themed woodland forest walks centered on our two rainbow trout angling lakes.
The four looped walks are colour coded and signposted and there are also a number of interconnecting paths. The Eco-Geo trail is sign-posted beginning from The Estate Yard.
Sculptures
The woodlands also play host to a number of wooden sculptures. These were created on-site in September 1999 by a number of Irish and International artists working with the natural materials of the area. Twelve sculptures were created within the woodland, designed to blend in with and complement their surroundings and five of these now remain. They can be found scattered throughout the woodlands. A stone sculpture located in the parkland beside the river is a replica of a culm grinder, which would have been used to grind coal dust to a fine powder.
Picnic Areas
Picnic tables are located in the parkland by the river’s edge close to the car park and children’s playground and there are also a number of more secluded picnic spots located along the woodland walks.
Family Nature Trails
Families can liven up a walk and improve their overall experience by picking up one of our Nature Trails from the reception desk. Available at a cost of only €5, the trails use questions about the park and nature puzzles to encourage families to explore and appreciate the woodlands. Trails are available all year round. As well as the Nature Trails, this year we are running a number of fun family walking trails to celebrate different holidays and events.
