Courtown
Overview
Bounded by the Owenavorragh River on the south side, Coillte’s Courtown Wood. The mixed conifers – broadleaf plantings – were largely of spruce with some ash although small strands of oak remain Keep an eye out for remaining trees from the fifth Earl’s conifer collection, including Californian redwood, swamp cypress, Japanese cedar, cedar of Lebanon and a number of pine, yew and true cypresses. You will also notice common oak, ash, sycamore whilst, unfortunately, English Elm dating from the 1840s have mostly succumbed to Dutch Elm disease and are now suckering remnants of once fine, pre-Famine trees. A beautiful woodland area offering a cool green respite from the sunshine and sea in Courtown.
Things to do
There is plenty of walking to be had in and around Courtown wood, on the Coillte side of the river the Bridge walk is 1.4 km and will take you on an easy walk for about an hour or less, just follow the white way markers.
If you decide to cross the ‘Spike Bridge’ you can link up to several walks on the otherside of the river in Courtown Woodlands.
Facilities
Parking for approx. 6 cars
Nearby hot spots
Courtown
Gorey