Castlefreke - River Trail
Walking Trail · Cork
Castlefreke - River Trail is a 0.4 km easy waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Rosscarbery.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 15 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Castlefreke Woods car park, adjacent to Castlefreke castle, near Rosscarbery.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.57417, -8.96048
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 89
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
This looped nature walk follows a path parallel to the river in what is essentially a small wet woodland which is a haven for biodiversity. During the summer months there are beautiful displays of wild flowers.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Coillte South
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.
- Castlefreke - Castle Cross Loop 1.1 km away · 1.5 km trail
- Castlefreke - Rathbarry Old Churches Loop 1.1 km away · 1 km trail
- Castlefreke - High Cross Loop 1.7 km away · 1.6 km trail
- Castlefreke - Rathbarry - Kilkeran Loop 1.8 km away · 7.8 km trail
- Carrigfadda - Carrigfadda Hill Walk 10 km away · 2.4 km trail
- Union Hall Walks - Lake Walk 13 km away · 7.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Castlefreke - River Trail?
0.4 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 5 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 15 mins.
How hard is the Castlefreke - River Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Castlefreke - River Trail start?
Starts at Castlefreke Woods car park, adjacent to Castlefreke castle, near Rosscarbery. The trailhead is at 51.57417, -8.96048.
Can you bring a dog on the Castlefreke - River Trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Castlefreke - River Trail?
Coillte South. 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.