Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk
Walking Trail · Laois
Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk is a 2 km moderate waymarked loop in Laois, starting near Stradbally.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 30 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Oughaval Wood Car Park, near Stradbally.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.00353, -7.1271
- Irish Grid reference
- S 585 951
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 55
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.
Public transport
Bus Eireann Service passing
About the trail
The walk follows forest road, forest track and path in the northern part of this mainly broadleaf woods, bringing you past the Mass Rock. There is a good selection of flora and fauna with a viewing point along the way giving splendid vistas over the surrounding countryside.
- Waymarking
- White arrow on green background
- 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.
- Oughaval Woods - Cobbler's Castle Walk 0 m away · 6 km trail
- Oughaval Woods - Mass Rock Walk 0 m away · 2.8 km trail
- Carrigmeal Woodlands Loops - Milo's Circuit 6.9 km away · 0.6 km trail
- Carrigmeal Woodlands Loops - Sheep's Walk Trail 6.9 km away · 0.4 km trail
- Carrigmeal Woodlands Loops - Tir na nÓg 6.9 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Garryhinch - Barrow walk 18 km away · 3.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk?
2 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 30 mins.
How hard is the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk start?
Starts at Oughaval Wood Car Park, near Stradbally. The trailhead is at 53.00353, -7.1271 (Irish Grid S 585 951).
Can you bring a dog on the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way 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.
Can you get to the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way Walk without a car?
Bus Eireann Service passing.
Who manages the Oughaval Woods - Beech Way 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.