Take in the very best Avondale has to offer: Avonmore River, a diverse and wide range of trees and fantastic views. The River Walk, starting from the car park near Avondale House and including some steep descents and climbs, is the longest and hardest of the walks at Avondale. It passes a variety of tree species, goes along beside the river, under the Dublin to Rosslare railway line and past the deer pen and there is also an option to detour into Love’s Leap where there are magnificent river views.

Grade: Moderate

Markings: Marked with White markings – Loop Walk
Distance: 5.2km
Estimated time: 2.5hrs
Total height climbed: 150m
Highest point: 130m
Terrain underfoot: Forest roads, footpaths
Suitable for: Anyone with reasonable fitness

Notes: Take care along the shores of the river as it is fast flowing.

How to get to start point: Rathdrum

• GPS FOR START POINT: 52.91337,-6.226687
• GRID REF:T 193 861
  • Avondale House can be reached by public transport from Rathdrum Village which is 2km away:
  • Bus:  Bus Eireann: www.buseireann.ie
  • Train: Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie

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