Reviews of Lough Boora Discovery Park. (Parking Garage) in Tullamore (Offaly).
Lough Boora Discovery Park
Boora, Leabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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Information of Lough Boora Discovery Park, Parking garage in Tullamore (Offaly)
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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
Open 24 hours
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Reviews of Lough Boora Discovery Park
R. F. D.This is an absolutely beautiful place to visit. So peaceful and filled with really interesting sculptures. The forest walk was a particular highlight.
Unfortunately, despite the website saying that there are toilets and a café, both were closed. There were no bins along the trails. There is a distinct lack of signage too. Many of the crossroads had no signs at all!
We thought we were on one of the looped trails only to discover ourselves completely outside the park with a very long walk to get back!
D. M.Fantastic place , love the fairytale forest, absolutely love Lough Boora Discovery Park , there is lots of differentwalking trails form 1k to 12k .We'll recommend place to go for a day with family, walks with dogs , there is a coffee shop , toilets.
v. r.What a wonderful place to visit we had a great day kids loved cycling and and exploring everywhere. Bring a big picnic loads of places to sit and take it all in
M. C.Really amazing place, several different routes to walk or cycle around including 3k, 5k and 10k plus.
Picnic areas aplenty also.
Packed full of wildlife and beautiful scenery everywhere you look. Stunning forest walk that can't be missed.
Cafe and toilet facilities on location.
T. K. T.Lough Boora a beautiful place to visit to walk or cycle the many trails it also has an organic cafe well worth a visit.
L. G.Great place to explore by bike (BYO bike. Not sure what's he happening with the bike hire but wasn't open) or on foot. Former peat bog now filled with sculptures. My kids especially like the Black Forest/wood and the stone 🪨 pyramid.
C. Y.Beautiful walks and scenery ...very well done and accessible to all...picnic area and plenty of parking.. an ideal destination for a few hours walking and relaxing...well worth a visit 😊
B. C.Lough Boora was absolutely beautiful! An amazing place for anyone looking for a walk or to explore with some interesting sculptures and natural sites to explore. Well worth a visit 🍀👏
O. M.Beautiful looped walks, of varying lengths. Fabulous monuments to look at. We were lucky to go on a quiet day and met very few people on the track. Really enjoyed the walk
m. m.Excellent park with tarmac walks. Did the 10k loop. Has a visitor center which serves lunch and coffee and drinks.
g. m.Beautiful place for walking and cycling off the public road so very safe for all the family. Lots of picnic tables to sit down and enjoy the good weather.
J. M.Lough Boora is a must visit place in the Midlands, fantastic expanse of Peat land,lakes, wildlife, especially birds in their natural habitat. There are many kilometres of treks suitable for walking, cycling and baby's buggies. Their is also many interesting sculptures to see.
Picknick tables are plentiful and Lough Boora is very family friendly and also suitable for older people and people with disabilities. Enjoy.
S. D.Wonderful place for a walk. Very interesting sculptures and lots of wildlife. Free parking at the moment too 👍🏻
K. W.It was a fantastic day out for our kids and ourselves. We rented bikes too but please make sure that they are working well.
3 cycling trials available at 5,7 and 15 kilometres.
Lots to see on fresh air. Beautiful Lough with swans, ducks and geese. Flora and fauna is fantastic. Bird watching hut is close by the park.
Recommend to all ages.
P. C.It's a place to Walk cycle fish and you'r kids Will love it😁😁50k walking And cycling trail's All on flat ground And a lovely restaurant there and the park is wheelchair accessible friendly 👍👍
M. F.Excellent place , lots of routes to explore all day long . Visitors centre coffee etc . Great place to bring the kids .
D. Y.What a great afternoon exploring and discovering. Enjoying well defined walkways. Some impressive sculptures. Some sadly not maintained but still impressive. Lovely lakeside café. Bike hire with reasonable rates. Great car parking spaces. Will be coming back again for sure.
N. M.Fantastic place to go for a walk in the midlands! The sculptures are really good fun to play around in and the walks themselves are so peaceful and beautiful. We also ran a race here and loved it!
D. T.Great long but easy cycling trail's , walking sculpture path is recommended. Children can have lot of fun counting the fairy's in the rainforest.
E. O. S.Brilliant place for a family day out walking or cycling. Lots of places to enjoy a picnic and take photos.
P. W.Great spot for families with plenty to do - including walking and cycling trails, sculptures, fairies, trains, ponds, Ducks and a whale. Lots to learn about nature and the history of the site and the peat industry. Excellent facilities including cafe, bike hire, car parking and toilets.
J. H.Great place to go especially with kids. You can rent bikes and bring your own picnic with plenty of places to sit. Great for the kids to explore the old trains that used to be user here. Great day out. Brilliant fairy trail for the kids too.
J. S.Discovered this place by accident. It's amazing and beautiful. Took my 6 year old there to cycle his bike (9.3 km). I recoiled slightly at the cost of lunch, but it was really nice and it was substantial so worth the money I suppose. You can bring a picnic of course but, as in was staying in a hotel nearby, that wasn't easy to arrange. Anyway, it's a great place to bring the family.
D. M. A.Great adventurous day, quite, comfortable walks, ideal for families with little kids on a sunny day.
D. S.Great place for a family day out. It offers cycling and bike hire with a mix of route lengths. There is a good fairy walk, sime Thomas style trains and some interesting large sculptures so something for most people. The weather was excellent the day we visited which no doubt added tobthe experience, okay we wouldn't have gone if it was raining! The cafe seems nice, we took a picnic and the bike hire guys are very friendly. The bikes see hard use and some are showing signs of wear and tear so choose carefully! One observation Boora is hard to find on car Sat Nav and the address on the website doesn't seem to help! Google maps worked fine.
R. H.Smashing day out, bike hire available, easy routes for walking and cycling, 3km, 5km, 9km or 13km. Gorgeous scenery and the sculpture park is really worth a visit
S. M.An amazing place to visit especially if you like good walks. There was a big walk and a woodland walk that we did. Visited here twice to try the different walks available. Lots of wildlife around. Café on site but it is a tad expensive- €7.50 for two artisan fruit juices. But overall a great place to visit.
j. h.Stunning walk in such a unique setting. Beautiful sculptures, nature abounds and is thriving here. A must see
N. W.A beautiful nature reserve, lovely little walks for the whole family to take. Only cost you 4 euro for the parking and that's it. We especially loved the fairy trail it was a winner with our kids. Looking forward to returning when the weather improves and will be bringing the bikes and a picnic.
V.Lough Boora Discovery park is for people who can enjoy a good walk. There is a walking trail with some sort of sculptures in between. Recommended for kids and no ticket needed.
E. M.Great area for walking. Very peaceful. And great coffee in the visitors centre!
A. W.Fantastic bike trip through the bog and forestry lovely tea room, amazing sculptures and installations well worth a visit free entry bike hire available onsite. Well done all involved
A. G.Great place for kids, perfect for walking short and long walks. Bikes hire not very expensive. We definitely come back during summer.
M. B.Nice experience in the nature, with the opportunity of discovering history of the place and its industrial exploitation.
The sculptures are noteworthy, be sure you spend some time reading their explanations.
Food at the visitor center is surprisingly good.
i. 8.Lovely location, with fantastic walks and cycling tracks. Beautiful scenery and a great little coffee shop. Definitely be back again.
G.Hired a tandem bicycle for a few euro, my sister and I had a nice 45min cycle on one of the routes round the sights. The trails were pretty good craic. Really nicely designed and maintained park. It's a real find this spot.
Cafe had nice snacks and hot drinks. Definitely recommend to a friend, lots to amuse kids (we climbed up the pyramid) and will be back for sure.
P.S. the gentleman running the cycle hire gave us his business card in case we'd need assistance - should we get a puncture or otherwise break down.
T. C.Great little day out. Parking was free at the time.but there are pay parking stations around so not sure if it's always free.
Plenty of walking and cycling trails, and plenty of things on the way to occupy the kids. There's a cafe on site too.
We'll definitely be returning.
N. M.A great day out for the family by walking or cycling. Cycling hire is reasonably priced. Cafe on site. My son says "some of the sculptures were great and some were rubbish", but hey, that's art !
N. N.Unreal experience. We walked the Mesolithic path (red route, 9.3km) and had a chocolate brownie, tea and coffee in the café at the end 😁 The whole thing was cool. Great parking, ample picnic spots, lovely staff in the café, clean toilets and great info to read along the various routes. Highly, highly recommend this place.
M. T.Very relaxing place to explore with lots to see and would suit all the family
M. M.Great walking and cycling trail.
Its a really nice area to go running. I stopped into the cafe today for the first time and it was very nice. Lovely outdoor decking area onto a pond and the coffee and cake was nice.
O. “. S.A beautiful area for a picnic and a walk. Relaxing spot to be with your family and friends.
b. f.Offaly has the most tranquil, discovery Place in the Midlands, I absolutely would recommend it to everybody. The walk is long but you can go on a shorter route if you like, from young to old there is something for everyone. The walks a well broken up by different little sights, right forth to fairy ringing, worried tree , and so much more. They lakes are beautiful and the eloquent swans and little ducks take your breath away especially the first time you visit. Would I recommend it definitely, would I go back again absolutely. Socialization was very good and impressive. Plenty of families and great social distances. Well done longh Boora Discovery Park.
10 out of 10 for all your attractions
P. “. W.Really nice place to walk picnic also you can hire bikes there too there of stuff to do there too nice place
u.Lovely and large outdoor space, filled with different routes which you can take, long distances suitable for cyclists. Interesting sculptures to fascinate the kiddies along with marvellous fairy trail along the forest walk. Very warm and welcoming staff greeting you at the Café as soon as you enter, the Café itself has a delicious menu to offer followed by many delicious treats & most importantly delicious ice cream!
D.Have to say this is one of the Midlands hidden gems. The regeneration of the board na Mona bogs in this area is fully evident at Lough Boora discovery park. Lovers of biodiversity, conservation, ecology and of course birds will be in there element here. Home of the Gray Partridge project this is worth the trip. A bird watchers paradise with lapwing, golden plover, partridge, buzzard, hen harrier and even the white tailed sea eagle all spotted in the last year.
If all this is your "cup of tea" give Lough Boora discovery park a visit you won't be disappointed.
D. M.Really enjoyed the forest trail with the family. Quiet and peaceful and the park is well looked after. Beautiful scenery all round.
L. G.Most beautiful place in Tullamore
t. t.Great place to spend the day with fishing catch and release to let the kids see if the can catch their first fish. You can also hire bikes and cycle the 5km path stopping off and look at the art sculptures. There is a place to have something to eat and a coffee. Well worth a visit
N. M.Beautiful location. Cycling or walking with lots to see for kids also. Good coffee and food on the cafè. Recommended
J. F.Loads of exploration and a lovely place with plenty of picnic areas and sculptures.
D. D.Great day out, beautiful scenery and very interesting sculpture park.
R. C.Located in the Borders Na Mona bog my expectations were low...but how wrong I was!! Excellent climbing and exploring for the kids and very nice relaxing cafe on site for refreshments afterwards. Top drawer and all at absolute minimum cost.
D. C.Fantastic amenities on cutaway bog with walking and cycling routes, sculpture park, bird watching, fairy trail, angling, Visitor Centre and the oldest evidence of civilisation in Ireland at the Mesolithic Site. The latest addition at the Visitor Centre is The Organic Kitchen for really excellent food with local organic produce.
P. 3.Stunning location, the cafe food is so much better than what I come to expect in a place like this in the UK. And most of all the most helpful staffs at the bicycle rental. For a visitor like me these people are worth their weight in gold!
S.Great place to hang out on a sunny day, bike rental,and a great cafe
M. K.Fabulous peaceful place to walk &, enjoy the surroundings
R. W.Wonderful amenity. Beautiful place with many nice walks.
R. F.Easy going, looped walks on paths and in forest settings. Visitor centre also sells food & hot & cold drinks.
K. H.Good area for walking. Interesting sculptures. Great to see this area being turned into such an amenity.
P. C.Smashing place for a wonderful walk in nature. Currently free to visit, and lovely cafe available for tea and scones.
C. M.Great space, fab thing to do outdoors in current climate. Interesting, suits all fitness. Family friendly
A. P.Very nice place for a walk and cycle with friends and family
p. p.Excellent. Beautiful well kept walk and cycle ways. Mostly on the flat so an easy cycle for the younger ones. Lots of very big sculptures. Plenty of picnic areas. A nice cage with good coffee and very nice fresh desserts. Friendly helpful staff. No charge to get in. Even the parking was free the day we were there. Everything is well sign posted. We brought our own bikes but the guys there renting the bikes talked us through the routes and told us to call them if we had a puncture or any problems. Toilet facilities very clean and modern. All in all it was an excellent experience. Couldn't recommend it highly enough!
D. F.Beautiful park easily accessible from anywhere in the county. The artwork is unique and there's enough trails for families to enjoy or seasoned runners to get out and about. Gets busy on the weekends, especially during lockdown.
L. D.Loads to do and see for everyone
F. T.Wonderful cycle paths. Lovely family run cycles for rent. Always available to help. Coffee shop very goog. A pity the carpark gates close at 6. Far too early.
J. B.Amazing day out for the family! Plenty to do and see,
A must visit!
K. B.Great spot. Well worth a visit. Nice walks, cycles & restaurant in peaceful, beautiful surroundings. Sculptures alone well worth the visit.
E. L.Beautiful forest. Large walking area. Many attractions for kids and adults. Very remote place
N. P.Absolutely beautiful. So many different terrains.
M. G.For a nice day out with family if you like cycling or walking this is the place to go
F. C.We love to go there with out young children. It's a great place to visit on a weekend to let the kids run around and play with the old bog trains, climb the stone pyramid, have a picnic, and experience the boglands.
R. H.Unusual park and sculptures. Better signage would be wonderful. Definitely worth a visit!
C.Superb natural reserve. Plenty of flora and fauna. A must for nature lovers. well designated tracks ensure easy walks. family friendly.
S. L.Gorgeous place to visit. Lovely long walks with lots to see & it's FREE!!
V. D.Fantastic walks and cycling paths
J. T.I love this Park. Any number of mazy routes you can take to explore the whole park. Several clearly marked loop trails from a couple of kilometers up the 16 kilometers. Loads of interesting local art to pique the interest and plenty of history throughout. Many bits explained on info boards located on the routes.
If you have a child learning to cycle it's a very safe place for them to get the hang of it. Bike hire available too. They might even see a Fairy on their adventures.
Nature lovers will get lost in the many different environments in the park with plenty to see, hear and indeed smell.
Well worth a visit for old and young alike.
B. M.We really enjoyed our first visit to Lough Boora. I would highly recommend going there for a nice stroll/ exploration. You are met with beautiful sculptures and views.
M. Z.Very nice place to walk walk with children and dogs
K. D.Fantastic hidden away spot. Great cafe, rent a bike, spend hours exploring.
S. L. M.Fantastic scenery...such a peaceful place. Views across the bog and lakes in summer is stunning.
H. F.Lovely place to visit, with coffee shop and visitors area
M. M.Amazing spot for walking and cycling. Could go here every day for a week and do a different route. On site bike rental was great value with a good range of bikes. Cafe was lovely. Sculptures are very interesting.
T. W.Always love packing up a picnic to go to Lough Boora , kids are obsessed with the pyramid and love the maze
P. S.This is a perfect place to walk without the worry of avoiding traffic. The scenery in this parkland on a bog is wonderful. There is also a chance to do a spot of fishing from the shores of the lakes. The Sky Train is perfect for photographs and kids love it. I would recommend Lough Boora to all.
A. M.You can bring a picnic, hire bikes for all ages of the family,go fishing/feed the ducks and swans, take a hike or go for an adventure in the fairy forest all while taking in scenic views, history, animals and much much more. Great family day out for all ages!
P. O. D.Nice walk but poor signs for the trails.
D. M.Excellent day out. Best day I've had all year. Just been with a class of 64 teenagers and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend it. Food was delish and I'm celiac but the bagel with warm chicken and avocado was the best. Thanks to all the staff for making it a fantastic day.
J. K.It's nice, nothing amazing but a nice place to explore wìth the kids.
s. b.Lovely place for family walk to burn off calories and energy 😊
G. P.Lovely park for family cycling and walking.
J. F.Wilderness ! Raised bog, lakes, walking and cycling trails. Coffee shop ! Wildlife ++ good parking, but narrow uneven access road.
p. k.I absolutely love the swans on Lough Boora
Beautiful walks
L. H.A gr8 place to walk and experience nature at its best 😜🤪😜
J. C.Paradise on a good day. All days are good in Lough Boora. Enjoy
P. P.Lovely cycle through the park.
J. D.First visit to Lough Boora very impressed interesting place and ideal for a family outing lovely walking paths and also ideal for cycling will definitely return
B. M.Brilliant. Kids loved it. Plenty to see. Great for cycling or walking. Had a lovely cup of soup in cafe beforehand
M. O.New coffee shop owners..
The organic kitchen..
Had a lovely lunch today, highly recommend. ... All we need is good weather . 😎
K. O.Brought our own bikes and had a great day.
m. c.Great spot loved the bike hire even doe it was raining it didn't dampen our spirits very well priced and the food in the little cafe was lovely .The man who organised the bike hire was very friendly our son loved the fairy trails and the trains around the cycle .only small issue we had was the dog fouling can't understand why people can not pick up after there loved dogs. We would recommend this place as it's great for families
B. B.Myself and my partner went there for a walk. Entrance is free but you must pay 4 euro for the car park which is fair in my opinion. To our surprise we learned that there was a bicycle rental shop where adult bikes were 5 euro per hour. We rented a bike each and went on the short 5km path. The trail itself was all paved and flat so cycling was easy. The sculptures are all very interesting and made for nice breaks every 5 or so minutes. There were lots of hikers and families there as well so there is something for everyone. Staff were all very friendly and willing to help us get started. I would definitely recommend going there for a day out.
Only reason I'm not giving 5 is because we stopped into the cafe on the way out. We got one hot chocolate, one coffee and two slices of cake totalling 16 euro. I thought this was a bit expensive plus the drinks weren't great.
L. C.Beautiful place to explore. Very family friendly and lovely coffee shop.
A. F.This was a great experience for us and our two young kids. Plenty to see and lots of walks. From sculpture and fairy trails to getting lost in the woods and bike hire is very reasonable. It's an asset to the Midlands.
F. A.We cycled the red route, it was everything we hoped for. The route has lake and forest views and great views across to the slieve blooms. Good tracks, well maintained and nice coffee. Offaly really is the capital of Ireland hidden heartlands
M. L. I.A fantastic experience & gr8 value for money ..... next time we'll bring a picnic
B. D.Beautiful place. Its still a working bog so you can see bog trains transporting turf. Lots of birdlife. Great walking and cycling paths. Bikes can be rented on site. Lots for kids to do. Nice cafe, well kept toilets and lots of parking. Well worth a visit. Only drawback its a little remote and hard to find.
v. a.Lovely discovery Park with art installed in the park. Famous for cycling track here. Insta lovers and photographers must visit the place and explore the art in the park. Also would be a good spot for pre wedding photography.
C. B.Absolutely stunning place to go on a cycle anyone looking for a real taste of Ireland this is the place. The bike rental service is great and there’s a lovely little cafe to grab lunch all very affordable.
J. M.The place is fantastic. Unfortunately we did not have enough time to spend. We did do one of the walls in spite of the heat and were very impressed with what we saw. We have promised to return with the grandchildren and to bring the bikes. Great venue for cycling and taking in the surroundings.well done all involved.
C.Great place for the kids to have a run around
u. e.Beautiful , peaceful place for family to visit .
C.Great place to walk, cycle and enjoy the nature.
P. D.Excellent facility, ideal for a family day out in the fresh air any time of year. The bicycle hire is very reasonable and the guys are very friendly. Every bit of Lough Boora deserves five stars apart from the cafe which is why Im giving it three. We visit regularly and have almost always been disappointed with the staff in the cafe who seem to be oblivious to waiting customers. On one occasion there were four behind the counter standing around doing nothing while queing customers gave up and left after waiting for over 15 minutes. Usually when your order is taken and payment received thats when the big wait starts! So avoid the cafe or be in no rush if you dont and your in for a lovely day out.
R. H.Family friendly walking trail
P. L.Beautiful national park..eco friendly with lots of mature trails
J. S.Wonderful place for wildflowers. Well presented with quirky sculpture which are described on plaques. Good picnic facilities. Surprising what can be achieved with a worked out peat bog. In some places the route signage isn't as easy to follow. Bike hire, and other facilities.
A. M. B.It has plenty of walks to choose from. You can also cycle them. They have a coffee shop. You can bring a picnic also. Beautiful lakes , sculptures.
a. w.Great experience free parking at present.. small children loved the fairy trail ... well worth a visit..
C. F.Really nice park to walk, mostly flat and tarred walkways. Restrooms, cafe etc.
L. M.Wonderful spacious area with trails to suit all
Lakes and Woodlands sculptures, and play areas for children of all ages. coffee shop
T. R.Had a lovely walk this morning and great to see so many people using it. Pity about the people who bring their dogs don't always pick up the dog dirt hate to see a child walking in it🤔🤭 Also the car park might be used by more people if you went back to charging €2 again for it
Overall a great facility on our doorstep
J. D.Excellent place. The bike park is brilliant, you can rent bikes of all sizes, child seats, trailers etc. The fairy area is brilliant for kids, we brought a picnic. Kids loved it and wanted to go back the next day.
C. K.I am biased here with this review as I live in this area. It's a lovely scenic area great for enjoying the outdoors. If you come to visit take your rubbish with you please.
P. L. S. A.Lovely place for a walk ☺️
P. M.Worth a walk around with different loops for different abilities
E. C.Very nice for cycling-did the 15 k loop with 3 adults and two kids in the seat behind. Enjoyed the day . Cafe is nice but is definitely overpriced even by Dublin standards.
K. G.Diverse outdoor parkland. Rent or bring your own bike for the longer trails, pack some crumbs if only dropping in to see the ducks and swans. Several bird hides positives around the lakes for those who want to see more wildlife. For random interest there are three large outdoor sculptures and there fairy door path. Now with a cafe and improved ( though charged) car park.
P. S.Beautiful park to go for a walk and so much to see too
M. B.Beautiful, interesting, nature and history venue in county offaly.
R. M.fantastic use of old materials and brilliant transformation from the working bog into a viable tourist attraction. its the great outdoors at it s best catering for the historian, wildlife lover, the environmentalist, art lover and fitness fanatic. great day out for one and all highly recommended.
H. G.Absolutely loved it. I had the best moments of my life here. Life changing experiance
k. f.Beautiful setting and really enjoyed lunch from The Organic Kitchen ....totally recommend a trip here
M. M.Realy nice place to visit great walks or cycles nice cafe.
T. M.Upon entry to the visitors center you are greeted by a wonderful lady called Lisa who is full of useful and entertaining information , a person truly passionate about the parklands and surrounding area .
We decided to visit last weekend, there are picnic benches in the vicinity of each of the carparks we cycled or drove by, as well as in the pavillion which is about a 15 minute walk into the park from the visitor center . We picniced in the main carpark where the tables are very private ,quiet and visited by lots of friendly small birds looking for crumbs .
We visited the sculpture park on the Saturday afternoon and took a leisurely stroll around the fairy walk in the woods (fantastic for children of all ages ) got some fantastic photos at the Celtic knot , learned about the various dry stone wall types from the different provinces at the gathering of stones and climbed to the top of the boora pyramid .
I'm into preserving our environment ,like art, and am an amatuer naturalist so had been looking forward to visiting Lough boora for awhile but wasn't sure my partner or her daughter of 11 would enjoy it as much as myself , imagine my surprise when they suggested we go back the following day and cycle around a larger portion of the park . While the art in the sculpture park might not be everybody's cup of tea I would be surprised if everyone did not find one piece that they like . Even if it's just seeing and climbing the pyramid , getting a view of the Lough boora monster (system no.30) from a seat in the "tippler bridge" or taking a contemplative moment in the boora triangle.
While in the park I took the opportunity to check out the bird hides in the wetlands for a future visit in the Autumn or winter .
There are plenty of information boards about the park and the history of bord na Mona at the site and environs and the work carried out , the walking path and cycle track are well signposted around the park .
Toilets are located in the visitors center and beside the pavillion in the park and were clean and stocked and there were disabled toilets in both locations .
There are fishing spots around the park and disabled fishing spots near the visitors center .
The cafe in the visitors center had a variety of snacks ice creams and cold drinks muffins tray bakes as well as serving hot food pizzas etc , teas and coffees also were available .
When we returned on the Sunday we hired bikes , a tandem and a mountain bike and visited the Mesolithic part of the bog and the area where the partridge are breeding and returned via the wetlands area. We had a lovely time and a leisurely cycle for just under two hours with plenty of stops along the way.
The bikes were well used but well maintained and more than adequate , the staff were terrific even when there wasn't a tandem available we went to the cafe and they came and told us when one became available . The bikes are very reasonably priced at 8euro an hour for the tandem and 5euro an hour for adults , they also had children's bikes , ladies bikes ,adult bikes with chairs for smaller children and bikes with trailers for children.
All in all Lough boora is a fantastic place to visit , the people who work there are friendly and knowledgeable, it is a beautiful part of the country and it's FREE , highly recommended and for extra fun and or exercise bring or rent a bike ,you won't regret it!
G. L.Great place to visit and lots of walks.
L. G.I was never a fan of straying too far away from the sea or the mountains but this place is nicely laid out with simple walking cycling routes, information and history of irelands peat harvesting. Perfect for nature watchers, anglers and explorers
S. K.Fantastic, free local amenity. Plenty of beautiful sights to take in. Would love to see it become more wheelchair accessible.
M. W.This is an amazing place to walk, run or cycle. The scenery is beautiful, lake with mountains in back ground.
The historic past of this area is amazing. Beautiful walks, sculptures and forests.
Its a wild life sanctury, with an exciting mix of birds inclding the grey patrich.
G. S.Great for a Sunday walk with the family.
P. B.Just disappointed no bikes and we had our grandchild with us on her holidays from Dublin,was looking forward to hiring a bike
J. C.Great experience. Cheap bike rental
T. B.Absolutely lovely place to visit. Highly recommended for all the family. Car park €4 and also bike hire available. But great for walking.
d. k.Absolutely beautiful park, loads of different routes to walk or cycle, plenty of artistic sculptures to admire, the fairy forest is a must see for kid's and a large pavilion to sit and relax in or have a picnic.
A. M.Beautiful Scenery/ Amazing sculptures could get lost for hours walking around , they have a visitor centre with coffee and food available, also rent out bikes to cycle around discovery park.
D. L.Excellently run park, very well maintained and easy to navigate around as there are plenty of onsite maps, peaceful surroundings in the morning time, so many different species of birds too, the best reserve ive been to so far 👍
J. M.Great place to get cool photos
E. K.You can have quite a long walk, but there's a shorter routes.. picnic places available...megalithic site disappointed, nothing interesting..good in overall..
L. C.Fantastic scenery cycle or walk in beautiful parklands
M. D.Great idea to put sculptures in the boglands. The paths are well maintained and the area just seems to be getting more and more popular. With a café offering food and drinks it's a great way to spend a sunny day, cycling or strolling around the park.
S. D.A lovely amenity to visit
N. F.Excellent child led fun had cycling and walking around this beautiful Bogland. Couldn't recommend this enough for anyone whether on their own, in a couple or with kids
L. M. A.Lough Boora is the perfect family day out. Located in Irelands Hidden Heartlands it is a little gem of natural beauty. There is plenty to see but bring your walking shoes. Miles of trails with stunning art installations and a fabulous fairy woodland for the children.
J. M.Really nice place. Ideal for a romantic picnic 😍
K. G.Great Park and beautiful cafe on the banks of one of the created lakes.
S. H.Fantastic area for a walk of all grades. Children will enjoy the shorter walk or you can rent bikes.
T. v.Really great day out, loads of space and nice easy cycling for the kids, worth the drive from wherever you are.
C. M.Lough Boora Discovery park is an amazing place found in the Midlands of Ireland in County Offaly. It is an idyllic and beautiful scenic place. With beautiful sculptures a fairy trial and some wonderful wildlife. It is serene and a wonderful place for adults and children alike where adults can reconnect with their childhood innocence and children can use their imaginations. It is a truly enchanting place. A place where you can leave the stress and worries behind and inhale all that nature has to offer. A place to get back to your roots..
J. G.Beautiful place, in both good and bad weather, young kids will love the fairy forest, and Thomas the tank engines, the older ones and parents will love the cycling and walking. The café is nice, but expensive!
T. F.Very nice
S. O. K.Interesting place.... I would say it was amazing 10years ago when set up... but it looks a bit tired now. Some of the "art" is weak... but some is great.... I suppose it's all in the eye of the beholder!!! Anyway 50km of cycle track is impressive ... maybe create a "green way"????
L. D. W. S.A definite must-see if visiting Ireland to get a unique artistic feel of the boggy Midlands and the industrial history to go along with it, now transformed into a sculpture park to mesmerise and entrance all the family. The fairy farm is the best of the children as well and can keep them occupied for hours
J. B.Lovely place to go for a walk or cycle with the family. Lots to see.
A. S.One of my favourite places to walk, particularly the fairy ring. Hired bikes this time, inexpensive and it was so chillaxing, will revisit!!
T. M.We had a lovely day here. Family friendly. Spotlessly clean. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good pricing for bike hire. Will definitely return
T. H.Beautiful place to visit. Lovely trails. We hired a tandem bike. Good fun.
A. H.Really great place to visit, plenty to see and do. Lovely food in coffee shop. Would recommend a visit.
M. O. D.Great place for a walk coffee and treats were excellent. Rent a bike all day for very little. Good all round spot.
l. K.Lovely place to spend time, you can rent out a bike which makes day even better
R. F.This place is so stunning, it's great for a day out with kids to get in touch with nature. Theres some great spots for picnics too
E. D.Great place to get out for a walk or cycle with lots to see. lovely for kids. Afterwards you can stop by the cafe for a coffee
B. M.Nice place with a good set of cycle paths, clean toilets and things to see, however, directions and flow unclear at the moment as they are trying to implement a one way system
G. G.Visited yesterday on what was a beautiful summer like day. Spent about 2 hours there and yet only got to see the tiniest fraction of what is there so I'm sure I will be back many more times. It's well worth the drive from Kildare.
N. K.Nice place for walk or drive on bike.
R. T.Great spot, beautiful forests and bike trails. Very friendly in the cafe and bike shop. Perfect for kids on their bikes !!!
r. c.Beautiful seinic walks and trails
C. P.Great spot for natural beauty, sculpture and history of the bogs of Ireland. Coffee shop seems too small for the amount of visitors.
P. K.Great walks but shocking the lack of respect for the Irish language.
C. M.Had a wonderful day had a great experience the staff at the cafe were amazing and the food was excellent the staff at the bike hire were very friendly and helpful
M. B.The Fairy avenue is amazing 💕
B. H.Beautiful spot. Well recommended for a visit
P. S.Beautiful place for a walk run or cycle with plenty to see and a great fairy area, kids love going here 👌
a. d.Enjoyable walk. Nice food
T. M.I would like to thank the three young ladies working in the cafe today saturday 9th. They coped excellent under pressure from a tour of forty arriving UNBOOKED. Well done ladies.
A. L.So much to do here for children, adults and dogs alike (dogs on leads). Numerous walking and cycling tracks, free parking on various laybys along the road.
S. M. R.Free parking, great scenery and lovely picnic areas. Fantastic for family
A. R.Nice
p. b.Beautiful place, had loads for the kids to explore A+++
K. D.Great place. Only let down was the coffee
a. m.Very enjoyable walk , but might be better to avail of the bicycle hire on site .Lovely coffee shop with very pleasant staff
J. C.extensive paved cycling routes, lovely & quiet - very pleasant. Weather varies - didn't rain for long though 🙂
M. R.Nice walks, just hit out of season and cafe was shut, pity. Good range of walks and tracks nicely sigh posted. Better scenery than the local bogs....It is a flooded ex bog!
G. H. (. C. B.A fantastic walk, well several in fact, across bog land with some amazing sculptures made from discarded equipment from turf cutting and pieces of bog oak
S. H.A beautiful park where you can hire and ride bikes. We had a great time there!.
J. M.Great place to visit with the kids, there are no markings for bikes or people walking so it can be dangerous for walkers with the bikes.
D. O.Good paths for cycling and well maintained some bikes for rent arent the best but its very good non the less
s.Lovely and safe. We brought bikes with us
S. M.Great for a walk and fresh air - real shame coffee shop or van wasn't open for even a takeaway
p. H.A brilliant spot for walking cycling and fishing. Good coffee shop too.
R. S.Very nice for walk ..kids like it
P. C.Fab place to spend the day with kids on bikes, walking and generally enjoying the outdoors!
D. O.Great place for the kids
D. O. B.great day out cycling with the kids.bike rental cheap and staff very helpful. definitely would recommend visiting.
J. L.Family friendly
Lots to see and do.
Highly recommend.
b. d.Beautiful place for walking jogging or cycling Ideal for all the family and you cn see nature alt itsl best ❤️
G. N.Great place to walk or hire bicycles to discover for the day. Old peat rail system and stock on show.
L. B.So much fun had here we rented bicycles with trailers for our babies and toddler great day out and to just be with flora and fauna
P. L.Beautiful cycle paths through the boglands. Lovely cafe and very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.
D. F.Well designed park with great picnic facilities, themed stationary old peat trains and bike hire.
B. A.Have spend a lot of hours exploring this fabulous beautiful place ,it´s so relaxing walking around in this place with alot of birds and small animals and I love the sculpture park
R. R.Lots of lovely walks and bike trails for all ages
s. k.Great day out with the kids fantastic picnic site and bikes are only €3 for kids and €5 for adults to rent
Ł. D.Nice place for walk with family , bikes are available for rent
K. W.Lovely walks and beautiful scenery. Free for all the family
E. A. G.Great space for families...picnic areas, bike rental facilities as well as bikepaths and a cafe
A. W.The Pride Of West Offaly. Verypopular with locals as well as tourists and visitors. People travel from neighbouring towns to walk and cycle the Parklands in all kinds of weather. Everyone should visit when in the area.
J. k.Great fun day out for all the family, bring a picnic and it's a really cheap day out
D. D.Lovely location
T. M.I would like to thank the three young ladies working in the cafe today saturday 9th. They coped excellent under pressure from a tour of forty arriving UNBOOKED. Well done ladies.
g. m.Open natural park with beautiful walks and cycleways
T. H.Beautiful place to visit. Lovely trails. We hired a tandem bike. Good fun.
L. M. A.Lough Boora is the perfect family day out. Located in Irelands Hidden Heartlands it is a little gem of natural beauty. There is plenty to see but bring your walking shoes. Miles of trails with stunning art installations and a fabulous fairy woodland for the children.
y. l.Lovely place great for walking and bike riding
C. C.Love long walks on Sunday morning here. Always meet happy faces along the way. Beautiful place
A. A.Good to have a walk and cycling
M. R.Nice walks, just hit out of season and cafe was shut, pity. Good range of walks and tracks nicely sigh posted. Better scenery than the local bogs....It is a flooded ex bog!
P. H.Great place with lots of potential for enjoyment cafe good with the best apple tart in Ireland available will be back
j. d.Fabulous day out for the kiddies
I. D.Surprised how beautiful the area is, and the sculptures were great, rent bikes for a nice spin around
B. O.Interesting walks. Very well maintained
A. K.Bogs and art, what more could you ask for!
K. R.Brilliant day lovely place and for only 4 euro to park your car its excellent value kids had a ball will def be back
M. K.Absolutely stunning place, kids and adults can enjoy, 💕
S. C.Great as usual, I go most days, and it as great today as any other day ,I love it ,sc.
M. D.Reasonable bike hire, very busy. Well maintained, cafe, restroom
A. A.Good to have a walk and cycling
B. T.Very nice place for a walk spending a few hours or the whole day.
O. K.Very good place for family day out with the bikes
B. S.Beautiful spot lovely day out
M. C.great walks interesting sculptures free facility on our doorstep.
T. M.Top Class
P. H.Great place with lots of potential for enjoyment cafe good with the best apple tart in Ireland available will be back
b. A.Great place to go for long walks or cycles food in little bistro top of the range
D. W.a great place to bringing the kids for the day lots to see a do
X. k.Very good
G. D.I love this place so much. Wild yet peaceful. So much beauty. It's hard to think of superlatives to describe this place.
U. O.Really enjoyed it only problem we had was that routes were badly signposted. Other than that it was fabulous.
N. F.Love it! So peaceful. Would be amazing if the had a playground though for children!
E. 9.Lovely walk with interesting attractions in the grounds!
S. O.Plenty of people. Walking and on bicycles. Plenty sculptures and a much improved fairy and willow designs
M. N.Great day out enjoyed the trip lots to do for a family day out highly recommend
S. J.wonderful walking today . nice coffee with good friends afterwards
P. C.Well worth a visit great for children young and old loads to do historic and educational
D. F. (. d.Excellent amenities should be more places like this
A. K.It is very good because you can go for a walk or you can cycle their.
j. m.Great for cycling around
Nice place
A. S.Nice place for a long walk.
N. H.Great place for everyone. Great for kids, walks, picnics and biking
S. C.New signage needed...but is on its way I believe
N. P.Great place to bring kids for a day out. Ideal for picnics
g. m.Open natural park with beautiful walks and cycleways
j. w.Should be more forestry but it's very good. Should be more of these places in Offaly considering all the bogland there is
L. F.Bikes are a bit rickety and not for long legs. Makes for great exercise though 🙂
A. H.We had a wonderful day out there.
M. J.Nice place for a walk, lovely fairy trail!
P. R.Lovely scenery and walks, a hidden gem.
J. H.Great walks with bike rental and a nice cafe.
j. l.Good flat paths, wide sky's & wildlife. A great combination.
E. P.Good place for family day out. Walk or cycle and have picnic.
S. M.Lovely place. Highly recommended
h. s.We loved the place. Very helpful people at rent a bike
M. B.It was a very pleasant experience and awesome place to go
T. G.Wonderful outdoor amenity great bogland views lovely coffee shop on site
A. F.It's one of the best free experiences I've ever visited
C. M.Great choice of food and good shop and staff top notch very friendly and helpful.
G.Absolutely gorgeous
really enjoyed our walk
c. h.Great place for walking, cycling and the family of all ages
h.Nice scenic spot. Good for a walk or cycle.
s. m.Absolutely beautiful was my first time to visit will definitely be back
G. O. m.Beautiful and amazing, great whale watching experience in the middle of Ireland.🐋
S. M.Great open spaces, the scenery is well preserved even after the renovations!
M. O.Lovely place for wildflowers
P. s.Lovely bike route 14k
C. L.Amazing place lots to see and do great for the kids
J. C.Fab place! Kids had a ball!
D. O. G.Prefect for long walks or biking
P. O.Great place for a stroll and bike ride
r. b.Great day out with small kids
p. c.Excellent place lovely walk and bike track
J. O.Great cycle paths especially for kids
m. k.Greats walks. Interesting sculptor trail.Good fairy trail
P. C.Peaceful and a great place for walking, photos or fishing
D. L.Nice walks & plenty to entertain all ages
c. t.Beautiful calming full of wonderful walkways so much to see
E. m.Great place to spend time with your family in evenings .
M. K.Very cool place to cycle around!
p. 1.Great place for cycling exploring
P. R.Beautiful and peaceful place with terrific staff.
K. M.Great walks and cycling paths.
F. C.Lovely walks, cycling paths, fishing stands.
P. B.Beautiful place to walk and take time out
c. k.Great place to visit, a must for those who love the outdoors
M. C. R.Escape into the country.....signage is poor
I got lost, but the solitude and nature's beauty made up for that..
S. M.Such a fabulous amenity with so much to do and best of all its free
S. M.Loved it great for all the family
K. D.Nice place great for long stroll
A. D.Beautiful,so relaxing
M. C.Great day out, plenty to see, bike hire available.
I. M.Beautiful quiet place to walk.
p. s.Lovely walks and lots to do and see
K. C.Beautiful features walks and lakes Worth a visit
D. N.Park is fabulous but the cafe is a diaster!
L. M.Love this place. So peaceful and so clean and tidy.
M. S.Nice spot for walk or bicycle
T. R.Fabulous spot, well worth a visit
T. K.Amazing,
D. M.Lovely day out with the dogs, nice that the rain kept away
J. S.Lovely walks, back to nature
U. &. M. R.The cycle was super. Food could be improved not very satisfying .
J. K.It was ok but lack of signage was a big issue.
J. R.The bike rental people are very friendly and couldn't be more helpful.
A. F.Great day out.. For all, bring a picnic
P. S.Relaxing either for A Walk or A cycle
B. S.Great place to hang out with family and friends
A. V. A.Great Park, great memories. Would go there again and again.
p. G.Parking and coffee shop too expensive you can park in dublin cheaper than boora
V. R.Nice to rent a bike and go for a short ride.
L. M.A lovely place for a walk or cycle in the heart of Ireland.
G. H.Definitely worth a visit to anyone in Offaly.
A. H.Fabulous place.
c. c.Great place for the kids
C. A.Great walk way for all the kids
R. C.Very enjoyable
V. A.Wasn't impressed broke € for 5 cent an den she took 10 cent because she didn't have 5 cents and didnt even say anything or even ask if I had d 5 cent !!!! Not good!!!
E. K.Top class! Not just a must be visited but must be visited time after time after time, after time:)
M. E.What a wonderful amenity enhanced by modern eco art!
S. L.Saw me a Goose
M.The best place for walking and running and fishing
M. W.Nice and open and plenty of walkways.
G. T.Great place for a day out!
J. B.Beautiful place for a day out
e. R.nice walk in boora it was very good
A. C.Very nice walk
S. A. B.Excellent for families, we really enjoyed it
J. L.Excellent
E. O.Magical Place So Peaceful
D. C.Hired out bikes, great value.
J. H.If the weather is great you will have a great time
C. W.Coffee too expensive
L. S.Great day out beautiful for all the family
R. P.Very good place for long walk
C. C.Beautiful place but it would be nice to have a map as to where ur going
d. p.One of the best parks in Ireland
L. C.Open space, freedom to run, play, climb
A. G.Loved it
M. M.Lough boora walk
B. A.Fresh Air will smell of coal
I. E.Fantastic spot too spend a day ....
L. B.Great place for nature walks
M. h.Nice quiet walking area
e. p.Good place for fun
A. d.Great place to go walking
D. P.Great family day out
m. k.Lovely cafe nice walks
M. D.Great family day out
J. D.Excellent educational tours
M. C.Lovely place for walking
L. D.Nice
u. C.Great place to visit
P. K.Grsat outdoor place for the whole family :)
V. P.Great place during hotter days
E. O.Very good
J. F.Lovely not overcrowded
E. C.Stark Artist pieces in the middle of a Bog
O. c.Great place for a walk
D. T.Great place for a day out
M.The best place for walking and running and fishing
E. O.Very good
P. B.Excellent place
L. C.Open space, freedom to run, play, climb
s. m.Hidden Gem of the midlands.
R. P.Very good place for long walk
d. p.One of the best parks in Ireland
G. B.One way system confusing
p. G.Parking and coffee shop too expensive you can park in dublin cheaper than boora
M. J.Great place for a walk
P. E.I'm
M. D.Wonderful bog & Forest Park
s. u.Lovely place very beautiful
A. S.Cycling is brilliant!
M. M. (.Awesome place to relax
V. L.A Little Jem Our Door Step
l. F.Great place and free.
D. D.Lovely location
S. P.Nice walking spot
A. L.An interesting place,to say the least! 👍👍
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