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Curraghchase

Woods, parks & walks Limerick

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Curraghchase is a 774-acre (3 km²) forest park located in County Limerick. It is 20 km from the city of Limerick, between the towns of Adare and Askeaton. The land was the Hunt/de Vere family estate for 300 years (1657–1957), including the period of the de Vere baronets, also serving as the home of renowned poet and critic Aubrey Thomas De Vere.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
Opening hours8 a.m - 8 p.m
What's thereWalking Track/Path
AmenitiesCar Parking,Dog Friendly,Picnic Area,Toilets
AccessibilityCurraghchase Forest Park offers excellent accessibility for visitors with disabilities, especially on its Lake Trail, a 1.1km multi-access loop with smooth forest roads suitable for wheelchairs and families, ensuring high "disability probability" for enjoyable nature exploration. While other trails might vary, this specific path provides a wide, accessible surface for users of all abilities, contrasting with potentially more challenging long-distance trails in County Limerick or Ireland. For inquiries about specific disability-friendly equipment and services, please contact Curraghchase Forest Park Trails directly.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA · Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area