Rath Wood Forest Walks

Rath Wood Forest Walk offers gentle walks for all ages from a short leisurely wheelchair accessible path to the longer looped Molloy walk. Rath Wood offers a sanctuary for many mammals, birds and insect species within its 185 acre boundaries. The forest contains a great variety of tree species including beech, oak, Sitka spruce, Norway spruce, birch, Douglas fir and alder. The historical feature of Rathgall Hillfort which dates back to 800 B.C. is also located nearby.

Visit Rathwood  Garden Centre and enjoy a look around their Garden Centre, Fashion Centre, Play Ark Centre, Maize of Ireland, Deer Park and the Express Train and finish with refreshments at The Wood Shed Cafe or The Merry Tree Restaurant for a variety of refreshments to suit all your needs.

FACILITIES: Coillte forest walks – wheelchair/child buggy with seating at regular intervals. Woodland map guide, toilets and restaurant available at Rathwood. Information and bridge entrance to woods via car park.

HOW TO FIND US: 10 km from Altamont Gardens. From Dublin/Waterford take exit 4 on M9 motorway. Follow signs for Castledermot, and then take the R418 to Tullow. Rathwood is located on the R725 Tullow to Shillelagh Road, 5km from Tullow Town.

OPEN: Monday – Saturday including Bank Holidays 9.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. – 6 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free.

Covid 19

Please check for further updates on Covid 19 restrictions on the Rathwood Garden Centre  website at www.rathwood.com or email reception@rathwood.com or phone 059 9156285 and check the Carlow Garden Trail website or the Carlow Tourism website.

Please continue to check the HSE website https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/ for further updates and continue to monitor our social media pages.