- Created: August 28, 2012 10:32 am
- Updated: December 12, 2017 11:02 am
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 20 km
- Time 0 s
- Speed 0.0 km/h
- Min altitude 61 m
- Peak 78 m
- Climb 75 m
- Descent 74 m
The Gearagh Nature Reserve near the town of Macroom in County Cork, Ireland is the largest area of alluvial woodland in Ireland. It consists of a network of narrow channels separating small islands which are covered in oak, ash, hazel and hawthorn and abundant with wildlife, birds and the aromatic wild garlic in the spring. Bird watching is very popular in the area. The area is subject to frequent flooding and can be dangerous and difficult to access at times.
The Gearagh gets its name from 'En Gaorthadh', the wooded river. It is a unique place of streams, river channels and small islands which was formed in a basin in the Lee valley at the end of the last Ice Age.
Use our Map of Ireland and Sat Nav tool to get directions and our detailed maps and GPS on our ActiveME App to find the reserve and follow any walking routes live on screen and keep on track
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The Gearagh Nature Reserve near the town of Macroom in County Cork, Ireland is the largest area of alluvial woodland in Ireland. It consists of a network of narrow channels separating small islands which are covered in oak, ash, hazel and hawthorn and abundant with wildlife, birds and the aromatic wild garlic in the spring. Bird watching is very popular in the area. The area is subject to frequent flooding and can be dangerous and difficult to access at times.
The Gearagh gets its name from ‘En Gaorthadh’, the wooded river. It is a unique place of streams, river channels and small islands which was formed in a basin in the Lee valley at the end of the last Ice Age.
Use our Map of Ireland and Sat Nav tool to get directions and our detailed maps and GPS on our ActiveME App to find the reserve and follow any walking routes live on screen and keep on track
