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Barna Woods Walk

1.2 miles (2 km)

Open Streetmap This walk visits Barna Woods in the coastal village of Barna in Galway.
The mixed broadleaf woodland is a popular place for a walk with miles of trails taking you through the attractive woodland. On the way there's streams, little bridges and lots of woodland birds to look out for.
On the coastal (southern) side of the woods you can also enjoy some lovely views over the picturesque Rusheen Bay. Also to the south is the pretty Silverstrand beach, another nice place for a stroll in the area.
To continue your walking around Barna head east to visit Galway and enjoy a riverside walk along the River Corrib Walk.

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Barna Woods Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Dog Walking

The woods are ideal for a dog walk so you will probably meet other owners on your visit.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the west is the pretty village of Spiddal where there's a pleasant walk around the harbour and the beach.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Barna Woods - geograph.org.uk - 1249263

Barna Woods. At the end of the woodland path you enter playing fields.

Barna Woods - geograph.org.uk - 1249245

Barna Woods

Rusheen Bay - geograph.org.uk - 4313367

Rusheen Bay

Light at Bearna (Barna) church - geograph.org.uk - 1252273

Light at Bearna (Barna) church. This light is in the grounds of the church. But it appears to be a convenient place to have placed a light for vessels in Galway Bay.

Silverstrand beach - geograph.org.uk - 4316030

Silverstrand beach

Flats at Barna Demesne - geograph.org.uk - 1273296

Flats at Barna Demesne

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GPS Files

GPX File

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