Walk the forest loop
Forest roads and tracks make a gentle loop of about 4.3 km (roughly 1 hour, graded easy) through mature oak, beech and Monterey pine. Some sections get muddy after rain.
Marlogue Woods Forest Recreational Area
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About
A quiet, old-world forest on Great Island where an easy loop trail drops down through oak and beech to a stony beach with wide-open Cork Harbour views.
Things to Do
Head down to the stony beach
The trail ends at a shoreline strand with calm water, smooth stones made for skimming and wide views across Cork Harbour towards East Ferry, Whitegate, Spike Island and Crosshaven.
Picnic at the site
There is a picnic site beside the car park, with benches among the trees — a quiet spot to eat before or after the walk.
Scenic drive around Great Island
The coastal approach from Cobh, passing Belvelly tower house, is worth the drive in itself — Coillte calls it 'stop the car' gorgeous.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day; no closing times are published.
- Admission: Free — Cobh tourism lists Marlogue Woods among the town's free things to do.
- Parking: Free car park at the trailhead, with wheelchair-accessible parking spaces. Spaces are limited.
- Food: No food or drink on site — nearest options are in Cobh town, about 6.5 km away.
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