Glengarriff Forest, Nature reserve in County Cork, Ireland
The 300-hectare woodland contains old oak trees and regenerating young forest areas, situated in a glacial valley opening into Bantry Bay.
The forest belonged to Lord Bantry's estate until 1955 when it was transferred to the state, receiving nature reserve status in 1991.
The name originates from Irish Gleann Gairbh, translating to 'rough glen', reflecting the surrounding landscape's character.
Visitors can access multiple woodland trails throughout the year without entrance fees, with trail information available at the parking area.
The forest houses several Hiberno-Lusitanian plant species that grow naturally only in southwestern Ireland and northern Iberia.
Location: County Cork
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 51.75722,-9.55889
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:34
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