Monicknew - Valley Walk
Walking Trail · Laois
Monicknew - Valley Walk is a 4.3 km moderate waymarked loop in Laois, starting near Clonaslee.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1.5 hours |
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
The trail leads you on path along the banks of the Glen River and up a forest road which climbs for nearly 2 kms. You will be rewarded with excellent views south over Counties Offaly and Laois and of bogs and lakes below.
- 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 - Bocadh Lodge Walk 0 m away · 6.6 km trail
- Monicknew - Riverside Walk 0 m away · 1.6 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 - Valley Walk?
4.3 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 150 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1.5 hours.
How hard is the Monicknew - Valley Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Monicknew - Valley 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 - Valley 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 - Valley 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.