Woodford River Walk, Ballyconnell

Terrain: A river/forest/canal path walk
Distance: 5 km
Grade: Easy
Time: 1 hour 20 mins

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Start in the Realta Shopping Centre car park at the bridge in Ballyconnell and cross the road to a small park. Walk along the canal for 200m passing a footbridge. Continue on the path along the river. Eventually you emerge into the open countryside with the river on your left and open field on your right.

Continue walking along the bank. After approximately 45 minutes you will approach Annagh Woods. Further along a sign for the canal walk. Here you fork right and enjoy a circular walk, following a path all the way, through the forest which brings you to the Annagh lake shore. The rest of the shore is not really accessible. The forest is wild and so keep to the path.

At the fork in the path, go left and continue straight on along edge of the forest until you meet the footpath at the canal. Turn left for home.

On the way back if you wish, cross the footbridge over the river which brings you across to the canal and into town. Otherwise continue straight along the water back towards the bridge and the Realta Shopping Centre.

Facilities:   Picnic tables, Café in Realta Shopping Centre (outside tables overlooking Woodford River)

Nearby Attractions:Slieve Russell Championship Golf Course, Ciúin Spa at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyhugh Arts & Cultural Centre, Ballyconnell; ODD Gamespark, Brackley Lake, Bear Essentials Visitor Centre, Bawnboy