Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve

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Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve The Nature Reserve extends to over 1000 acres and is famous for its special old oak woodlands.

Glengarriff Nature Reserve in Co Cork is an extensive oak woodland with trails, managed by National Parks & Wildlife Service (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage). There is also new woodland regenerating in areas which have been cleared of non-native conifers plus stunning rivers, old grassland and a pretty lake. The woods form one of the best examples of oceanic sessile oak woodland in Ireland and as such are designated as part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There are five different walking trails, many of which are accessible to people of any age or ability. Other facilities include car parking and picnic areas with tables & benches. The woodland is owned and managed by the National Parks & Wildlife Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht (DAHG).

Found: Honda key in the picnic area.
07/10/2026

Found: Honda key in the picnic area.

Some repair works to the main carpark will be taking place tomorrow Weds 7th Oct. As a result the road through the carpa...
06/10/2026

Some repair works to the main carpark will be taking place tomorrow Weds 7th Oct. As a result the road through the carpark, from the Gate Lodge to the Glen Road, will be closed from this evening until tomorrow evening. The walking trails will remain open but will need to be accessed from the Glen Road. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Fantastic work by the team of NPWS Conservation Rangers in Co Cork, along with staff from Biodiversity Ireland and Cork ...
02/10/2026

Fantastic work by the team of NPWS Conservation Rangers in Co Cork, along with staff from Biodiversity Ireland and Cork County Council!

01/10/2026

NPWS Conservation Ranger Claire Deasy describing the first tagging of an Asian Hornet in Ireland as part of urgent efforts to locate a potential hornet nest in the Ringaskiddy area.

If you think you've seen an Asian Hornet go to invasives.ie to learn about how to identify them and how to report a sighting

17/09/2026
This stunning lichen was growing on an ash twig that fell to the ground yesterday after heavy rain. It's Tree Lungwort (...
15/09/2026

This stunning lichen was growing on an ash twig that fell to the ground yesterday after heavy rain. It's Tree Lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria) and is rare in Ireland outside of the humid western oak woods

Local naturalist, wildlife documentary presenter and now author, Eoin Warner, will be launching his first book 'Through ...
09/09/2026

Local naturalist, wildlife documentary presenter and now author, Eoin Warner, will be launching his first book 'Through the Long Grass' in Bantry Library, 7pm Saturday 19th September.

A lovely event was held today at White's Marsh, Clonakilty, which was purchased by National Parks and Wildlife Service a...
06/09/2026

A lovely event was held today at White's Marsh, Clonakilty, which was purchased by National Parks and Wildlife Service a year ago. Conservation Ranger Claire Deasy led a botany walk focusing on the site's grassland, which is quickly become more floristically diverse; Susanne Raven gave a scything demonstration; and Dr Kevin McNally led an outdoor group singing session based on traditional songs featuring scything.



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