Outdoor Activities Archive - Carlow Tourism

Outdoor Activities

June 12, 2026

Sol Sauna

Sol Sauna is a unique wellness destination in County Carlow, offering visitors the opportunity to slow down, reconnect and recharge through the restorative benefits of heat and cold therapy. Visitors can enjoy individual sessions, private group bookings and special events throughout the year. Conveniently located and open to both locals and tourists, Sol Sauna offers a refreshing way to experience County Carlow while prioritising health, balance and self-care.Discover the benefits of sauna culture and cold-water immersion, and leave feeling refreshed, revitalised and restored.
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April 9, 2026

Valhalla Saunas

Vallhalla Saunas are a small family run business, nestled in the wooded area at Milford along the River Barrow. Valhalla Saunas offers an intimate and rejuvenating experience pairing hot and cold therapies in a tranquil surrounding. Valhalla Saunas are a peaceful retreat for private bookings, small groups and individuals looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. Their intimate sauna is a natural way to aid wellness and an escape for the mind and body.
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March 6, 2026

Blackstairs Eco Trails

Blackstairs Eco Trails is a gold accredited eco-tourism centre based 5kms from Borris at the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains. Robert and Mary White offer bespoke foraging events, wild-mushroom workshops and - Meetings with Remarkable Trees - an event dedicated to Ireland's native trees with an accompanying short film introducing guests to the native Irish trees. School visits and company days' out are catered for and the eco centre is available for private and family events. Their award-winning shepherds' huts offer warm, cosy accommodation with state-of-the-art facilities in their restored heritage barn with surrounding wild flower meadows, small lake and six acres of young oak wood with a maze running through. Good Wi-Fi, ample parking for 30 cars, electric car charger for guest use, all set in a completely private environment. Blackstairs Eco Centre provides a wild food experience for guests to enjoy. Their motto is, Keep It Wild.
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February 13, 2026

Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South Trail

The Kilbrannish Trail links both the Kilbrannish North set of trails and the Kilbrannish South set of trails to make one complete circuit. You will encounter different colour waymark arrows on both sides for the various shorter loop walks but note that you will be following the Orange markers throughout.
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February 13, 2026

John’s Hill Loop

Start at the car park at Kilbrannish North Forest Recreation Area. Parking here for c. 12 cars & picnic bench. If this is full you can park at the top of the hill at Corrabut Gap and walk back down. The John's Hill Loop follows forest roads for c.4 kilometres to reach the loop proper which is c.3 kilometres. The loop walk around John's Hill is not suitable for buggies. A-B: Follow the path straight up from the car park to reach the forest road above. Turn right and follow a well surfaced forest road as it climbs gently uphill towards a small windfarm
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December 16, 2025

Gowlin Forest

Two way-marked forest trails of approximately 2 km and 4.2 km give walkers the choice of a short or medium route. Both routes climb through mixed woodland to elevated sections with lovely views over the South Blackstairs and the Barrow Valley. Walkers can opt to start at the forest entrance to enjoy the full 4.2km walk or drive to the alternative start up the forest road at the forest road junction.
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October 19, 2024

Bahana Forest

Bahana Forest takes its name from the Irish word for 'Beitheanna', meaning a place of birch trees. This route covers a distance of 4.5km along forest tracks and the River Barrow towpath, one of the great ancient highways of Ireland's Ancient East. From its starting point on the quayside in St. Mullins, take the towpath for approximately 15 minutes, before following a canal away from the river to reach St. Mullins Sea Lock - the river is tidal up to this point.
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October 16, 2024
Oak Park Forest Park

Oak Park Forest Park

Oak Park forest Park is a mature, mixed species woodland of over 120 acres with a predominance of beech, oak, scots pine, silver fir, larch and sycamore. Boasting a rich diversity of wildlife, the lakes and their surrounds provide a habitat for swans and ducks, while the islands shelter many wild and game birds. Extending over four kilometres the walks include Butlers Wood Loop (700 metres), the Lake Path (800 metres), Fox Covert Track (1,100 metres) and Sally Island Trail (1,100 metres).
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August 7, 2024

South Leinster Way

Starting in Kildavin in east Carlow and extending to Carrick-on-Suir in County Tipperary, this trail showcases the Majestic Mount Leinster, the highest peak in the Blackstairs Mountains at 795m. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Brandon Hill and the Barrow Valley, with rich flora and fauna from Kildavin to Borris and onwards to Graiguenamanagh.
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