Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk
Walking Trail · Laois
Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk is a 6.6 km moderate waymarked loop in Laois, starting near Clonaslee.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at forest entrance at Monicknew bridge, near Clonaslee.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.06979, -7.54117
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 trail crosses both dark forest and open unplanted lands, giving good views to the boglands and forests below. The trail mostly follows forest road but also crosses some farm tracks. Look out for the ruins of Bocadh Lodge.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte North and East
Coillte North and East
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.
- Monicknew - Riverside Walk 0 m away · 1.6 km trail
- Monicknew - Valley Walk 0 m away · 4.3 km trail
- Ridge of Capard - Capard Loop 7.0 km away · 1.3 km trail
- Ridge of Capard - Glenbarrow Loop 7.0 km away · 3.9 km trail
- Ridge of Capard - Viewing Platform Loop 7.0 km away · 0.3 km trail
- Slieve Bloom Way 8.4 km away · 71.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk?
6.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 160 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 30 minutes.
How hard is the Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk start?
Starts at forest entrance at Monicknew bridge, near Clonaslee. The trailhead is at 53.06979, -7.54117.
Can you bring a dog on the Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk?
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 Monicknew - Bocadh Lodge Walk?
Coillte North and East. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Laois
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.