Barnagh Tunnel Nature Walk
16 Lúnasa, 11rn - 1in
- Barnagh Greenway Hub
- Barnagh, Newcastle West, Co.Limerick
- V94x206
- Co. Luimneach
A Nature Walk (mainly botanical) on the West Limerick Greenway, including Barnagh Tunnel. There are around 100 species of wild plants in the area, with a particular abundance of liverworts, mosses, and ferns.
This tunnel is one of the more evocative features of the now closed Limerick-Tralee Railway. It was opened in 1880 and is 115m long. It is situated at nearly 170m above sea level and was excavated with explosives and pickaxes. The rock cuttings on either side of the tunnel have reverted to nature and are an impressive sight.
Bring raingear and take care of children as it is an active cycleway.
Numbers are limited to 25 and places are free but must be booked at limerickevents@iwt.ie.