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Castlecomer Loop
Trail Head
| Trailhead | Castlecomer Discovery Park |
| Services | Castlecomer |
| Distance/Time | Ardra Loop: 6km/1hr30mins-2hrs Captains Loop: 4km/45mins-1hr |
| High/Ascent | 150m/30m |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Terrain | Forestry roads, grassy path and country roads |
| To Suit | |
| Minimum Gear | Hiking boots, rain gear and fluid |
| Grid Ref. | OS Sheet 61 S538734 |
Directions to Trailhead
The Demesne comprises of a Visitor Centre; housing the Footprints in Coal exhibition and Jarrow Café, a playground and Tree Top Walk. The forestry offers a wide range of recreational opportunities for all ages, including fishing and boating on the wonderfully restored leisure lakes. There is a choice of waymarked walking loops which include the 1.5km Ladies Walk, the Arboretum Walk (2km), the Captain’s Walk (4km) and the Ardra Loop.
