Barna Woods, Nature reserve near Galway Bay, Ireland
The 35-hectare forest contains native trees such as oak, ash, birch, holly, hazel, and willow along maintained pathways beside a flowing stream.
The woodland represents one of the last remaining fragments of ancient Irish forests, with some of the oldest oak trees in western Ireland.
Saint Enda's Well, dating from the 5th or 6th century, remains an active location for prayer and reflection within the forest grounds.
Visitors can access the woods through Cappagh Park in Knocknacarra or from Barna Road R336, where a small parking area is available.
The forest forms part of the Galway Bay Complex, a Special Area of Conservation protecting diverse marine, coastal, and terrestrial habitats.
GPS coordinates: 53.26083,-9.13389
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:32
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