Irish walks

Gougane Barra Forest Park

Gougane Barra Forest Park

Welcome to Gougane Barra Forest Park. There are six walking trails in this Park to cater for all levels of abilities, each one with its own unique story to tell.

Welcome to Gougane Barra Forest Park. There are six walking trails in this Park to cater for all levels of abilities, each one with its own unique story to tell.

Gougane Barra Forest Park Co Cork

Gougane Barra Forest Park

Gougane Barra Forest Park

The Slí an Ghaorthaidh (0.5 km, 30 mins, access for all, orange) is a nature trail with 10 information stops and a woodland sculpture to admire.

The Slí an Ghaorthaidh (0.5 km, 30 mins, access for all, orange) is a nature trail with 10 information stops and a woodland sculpture to admire.

Welcome to Gougane Barra Forest Park Co Cork Ireland

Slí na Laoi (1.3km, 1 hr, moderate, white)  treks the course of the infant Lee to the head of the valley.

Slí na Laoi (1.3km, 1 hr, moderate, white)  treks the course of the infant Lee to the head of the valley.

Gougane Barra Forest Park Co Cork Ireland

Slí Dhoire Na Coise (1.8 km, 45 mins, easy, blue) is a gentle walk beside a section of the Lee to the lake and back.

Slí Dhoire Na Coise (1.8 km, 45 mins, easy, blue) is a gentle walk beside a section of the Lee to the lake and back.

Gougane Barra Forest Park

Slí an Easa (1.8 km, 1.5 hrs, strenuous, green) affords a number of great views of the valley from higher points.

Slí an Easa (1.8 km, 1.5 hrs, strenuous, green) affords a number of great views of the valley from higher points.

Slí na Sléibhe (2.5 km, 2 hrs, strenuous, red) is the most majestic of all the trails in the Park, skirting the higher contours.

Slí na Sléibhe (2.5 km, 2 hrs, strenuous, red) is the most majestic of all the trails in the Park, skirting the higher contours.

Slí Choim Rua (0.5 km, 30 mins, moderate, light blue) a short climb with a stream crossing and some lovely views.

Slí Choim Rua (0.5 km, 30 mins, moderate, light blue) a short climb with a stream crossing and some lovely views.

For more information on Gougane Barra Forest Park visit www.coillte.ie

For more information on Gougane Barra Forest Park visit www.coillte.ie

Saint Finbarr

Saint Finbarr

Gougane Barra Church Co Cork

This Hallowed Shrine of Saint Finbarr dates back to the 6th century. There he communed with God. the surrounding mountains were his cloister and the lake was for him the mirror of God’s grandeur, stone cells commemorate his hermitage, from here he journeyed the river-way of the Lee to become the first Bishop and founder of the Church and City of Cork. He died in 623 A.D. and his feast day is celebrated on September the 25th.

This Hallowed Shrine of Saint Finbarr dates back to the 6th century. There he communed with God. the surrounding mountains were his cloister and the lake was for him the mirror of God’s grandeur, stone cells commemorate his hermitage, from here he journeyed the river-way of the Lee to become the first Bishop and founder of the Church and City of Cork. He died in 623 A.D. and his feast day is celebrated on September the 25th.

a lake with a Gougane Barra Church and mountains in the background Co Cork Ireland
Gougane Barra St. Finbarr’s church
Gougane Barra Church Co Cork
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