Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop
Walking Trail · Limerick
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop is a 0.8 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Ashford.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Beside church in Ashford, near Ashford.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.36126, -9.06005
- Irish Grid reference
- R 27843 23792
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 72
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
From the Trailhead in Ashford follow the pink arrows along the laneway to the entrance to the Cobs Road (an old Mass path). Here you veer right and enter a lush woodland where each of the four seasons will bring their own features. From mature deciduous trees to a wonderland of native plants, from birdsong to animal sounds and sights, this short walk is ideal for those who have just a short period of time to experience the outdoors.
Before you go
No dogs except on public roads
- Waymarking
- Pink arrow on white background
- Dogs
- No
Who manages it
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails Committee
Link to website with further information
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Gortnaclohy Loop 0 m away · 6.1 km trail
- Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Lough Ghe Way 0 m away · 5.1 km trail
- Killeedy Eco Park - Trail A 2.3 km away · 1 km trail
- Killeedy Eco Park - Trail B 2.3 km away · 0.75 km trail
- Mullaghareirk - Brosneen Loop 3.6 km away · 7.5 km trail
- Mullaghareirk - Reanahown Loop 3.6 km away · 6.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop?
0.8 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 43 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 30 minutes.
How hard is the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop start?
Starts at Beside church in Ashford, near Ashford. The trailhead is at 52.36126, -9.06005 (Irish Grid R 27843 23792).
Can you bring a dog on the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop?
No. The register records dogs as not allowed on this trail.
Who manages the Broadford Ashford Walking Trails - Ashford Woodland Loop?
Broadford Ashford Walking Trails Committee. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.