Lough Key Forest Park

This 800-hectare park on the southern shore of Lough Key features extensive walking trails through native woodlands, cedar trees and interconnected waterways.

The land belonged to the Rockingham Estate until 1959, when the King family sold it to the Irish Land Commission after their grand Nash-designed house burned down.

The park includes remnants of 19th-century underground servant tunnels, historic bridges, an ice house, and multiple architectural elements from the former estate.

Visitors access numerous activities including boating, camping, fishing, orienteering, and cycling, with a modern visitor center providing restaurant facilities and equipment rentals.

The park features Ireland's first tree canopy walk, a 300-meter elevated steel and timber pathway that rises 9 meters above ground through the forest.

Location: County Roscommon

Website: https://loughkey.ie

GPS coordinates: 53.98333,-8.25000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:45