Mullaghmeen Forest White Walk
This waymarked circular loop walk explores the Mullaghmeen Forest in County Westmeath.
The forest is known as the largest planted beech forest in Ireland, offering a tranquil setting with well-maintained paths and gentle gradients, making it accessible to a variety of walkers. The trail takes you through dense woodlands with dappled light filtering through the canopy, leading to the summit of Mullaghmeen Hill, the highest point in County Westmeath at 261 metres. From the top, on clear days, you can enjoy panoramic views stretching across the Midlands and into neighbouring counties.
As you walk, you'll encounter a variety of landscapes, from mature beech woodlands to conifer plantations and patches of native broadleaf trees. The paths are interspersed with open spaces, providing moments of stillness and opportunities for picnics or quiet reflection. There are also historical remnants scattered throughout the forest, including old limestone quarries, a nod to the area’s industrial past.
To continue your walking in the area head to the nearby Lough Sheelin and Lough Ramor where there's lakeside trails and a Deer Park Forest to explore. Lough Gowna and Derrycassin Woods are also a short drive away.
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Car Park at Mullaghmeen Forest Walks, Co Westmeath. The flora of Mullaghmeen Forest includes a mix of mature beech trees, birch, ash, and Scots pine. In spring, the forest floor is covered with a vibrant display of bluebells, wild garlic, and wood sorrel. In autumn, the beech trees are particularly stunning as their leaves turn golden brown, creating a picturesque scene. The forest also supports a variety of fungi, with toadstools and bracket fungi commonly visible on the forest floor and tree trunks.
Mullaghmeen Forest White Walk. The fauna includes woodland birds such as robins, wrens, and blackbirds, which can often be heard singing in the canopy. Raptors such as buzzards and sparrowhawks are occasionally seen soaring above the trees. Mammals in the area include red squirrels, foxes, and hedgehogs, while butterflies like red admirals and speckled woods can be spotted flitting along sunny trails during warmer months.