Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop
Walking Trail · Cork
Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop is a 3 km moderate waymarked loop in Cork, starting near Macroom.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 60 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Farran Forest car park, near Macroom.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.89037, -8.75797
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 wooded loop follows forest road and is located on the south shore of Inniscarra Lake/Reservoir with a section along the verges of the lake, passing by the National Rowing Centre. A spur leads down to Mallard Cove for views out over the lake, Lee Valley and the adjoining countryside.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte South
Coillte Fermoy, Corrin, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Tel: ++ 353 25 40468
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.
- Farran Forest Park - Enclosure Trail 126 m away · 1.1 km trail
- Coachford Greenway Cycling Trail 1.9 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Coachford Greenway Walking Trail 1.9 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Ash Trail 9.5 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Heron Trail 9.5 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Military Trail 9.5 km away · 6.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop?
3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 40 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 60 mins.
How hard is the Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop start?
Starts at Farran Forest car park, near Macroom. The trailhead is at 51.89037, -8.75797.
Can you bring a dog on the Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop?
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 Farran Forest Park - Woodland Loop?
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.