Oldcastle

The Poppy Garden is a beautiful cottage garden, full of quirky features and whimsical touches. The three dogs will welcome you in, and beg for petting all the way round. A maze of paths will take you round the gorgeous planting, to the fairytale house with a patio full of colourful pots and covered with flowering climbers. Keep going out the back, and from the raised back patio you will have stunning views of the Loughcrew Hills. Keep exploring the beds and borders, vegetable plot, orchard and locker garden.

North Meath

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There are forest parks at Lough Sheelin and at Lough Bracken

Forest Walk - Mullaghmeen Forest

Situated 5 miles/ 8 km from Oldcastle, Mullaghmeen has 1,000 acres of forest.  Picnics can be had and there are long and short walks depending on level of fitness. 

Start Point of Walk: Loughcrew Cairns

Guided tours in Summer months

Description of route:  Hillwalk

Length and duration of walk: 3-4km

Difficulty Level: Medium challenge

Features: The Loughcrew Complex are smaller in scale than the monuments of Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth however are 5000 years old. Stunning views await the visitor.

Proximity to tourist service facilities: Oldcastle and Kells are close by

Loughcrew Estate & Gardens are full of history, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere making the visit a magical experience.