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Portumna Forest Park - Forest Friendly Walking Trail
Portumna, Co. Galway
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Enjoy a family walk in this forest friendly trail in Portumna Forest park.

The Forest Friendly Walking Trail is on wide and smooth forest road and timber boardwalk. It winds gently through trees to a viewing platform close to the shore and on to the duck pond before returning to the car park.

The viewing platform looks out across Lough Derg and its islands and southwards towards Terryglass while to the right the main expanse of the lake can be seen.

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Type:
Walking Trail
Location:
Portumna Forest Park Trails
Grade:
Easy
Format:
Loop
Length:
1.60km
Dogs allowed:
Yes
    Time:20 minutes
    Nearest town start:Portumna
    Nearest town finish:Portumna
    Start point:Forest Park Car Park
    Finish point:Forest Park Car Park
    Waymarking:White
    Facilities:In Portumna Town: All services
    At trailhead: Car Parking, toilets, picnic site
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6 St Joseph's Rd, Portumna Demesne, Portumna, Co. Galway, H53 AH10, Ireland
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