The best walks and hikes around Portlaoise
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Last updated: September 27, 2025
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1. Rock of Dunamase loop from Carrigmeal Woodlands
9.07km
02:30
150m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
10
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2. Emo Lake – The Grapery loop from Emo
11.7km
03:02
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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3. Dysart Woods loop from Portlaoise
3.23km
00:55
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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5. Station Wood loop from Abbeyleix
6.54km
01:40
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
5
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6. The Copse – Lough Lina Wood loop from Emo
6.72km
01:44
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
6
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7. Togher Wood loop from Raheen
4.26km
01:06
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
2
hikers
8. Fort Protector loop from Portlaoise
3.76km
00:58
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
2
hikers
9. The Copse loop from Emo
2.89km
00:45
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
2
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10. Lough Lina Wood – The Copse loop from Emo
4.27km
01:07
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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