Lough Gowna country: Derrycassin woodland

Explore the north-county lake setting through Mullinalaghta and the Derrycassin woodland trails. Choose one of the signed woodland routes rather than combining them into an invented circuit.

Make the outing your own.

Explore the places, history and local connections along the way.

  1. Towns & villages · North Longford

    Mullinalaghta ↗

    Learn about the Lough Gowna landscape and nearby communities.

    Lough Gowna, the former Derrycassan estate and three woodland walks.
  2. Places & outdoors · Near Lough Gowna

    Derrycassin Woodland ↗

    Select a signed woodland loop and look out for traces of former estate paths.

    Lough Gowna views, three forest routes and traces of a vanished country house.
  3. Places & outdoors · Near Aughnacliffe

    Lough Gowna woodlands ↗

    Read the broader woodland guide to place the site in its natural setting.

    Lakeside trees, estate remains and Coillte walks at Derrycassan.
Getting between places

Derrycassin offers several marked walking options of different lengths; consult the trail map.