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View of Dromore Castle – Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot loop from Fergus

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View of Dromore Castle – Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot loop from Fergus

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5.0

(7)

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View of Dromore Castle – Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot loop from Fergus

01:53

7.23km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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View of Dromore Castle

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Take the path to the south east to explore Dromore Wood. It is full of nature and surrounded by water. There are plenty of well maintained trails as well as …

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2.96 km

Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot

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Nice picnic spot in Dromore Wood chosen by and dedicated to Johnny O'Donoghue after 47 years service to the reserve.

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3.54 km

Dromore Wood Visitor Centre

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Visitor Center with nice exhibits on local fauna and a decent outdoor toilet.
Open May - September, dependent on seasonal activity.

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3.75 km

It is thought that Dromore Castle dates from the 16th century, built by Teige O’Brien whose name is carved above the doorway. It was certainly built before the 17th century as by then, it was already undergoing repairs.

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4.35 km

View of Lough Derg

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An absolute pleasure for nature lovers!

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4.98 km

View of Dromore Castle

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Dromore Wood is a place seeped in nature and surrounded by water. There are plenty of well maintained trails for hiking as well as a visitors centre. It is especially …

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5.62 km

Dromore Wood

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7.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

1.49 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

1.88 km

1.53 km

516 m

201 m

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Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

29 %

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View of Dromore Castle – Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot loop from Fergus

View of Dromore Castle

Johnny O'Donoghue Picnic Spot

Dromore Wood Visitor Centre

Dromore Castle

View of Lough Derg

View of Dromore Castle

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