If you enjoy walking, horse-treking, cycling or just chilling out in a peaceful retreat, come to the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the very heart of Ireland less than 2 hours from Dublin Galway Cork and Wexford.
Experience the magic of the Slieve Blooms the wild untouched beauty of it's gently rolling hills and glens.
Blanket bog, shady forest trails, picnic sites, crystal clear streams stepped with waterfalls and long deep glens edged with peaceful villages make this unspoilt oasis a delightful area to spend some time in.
We have a variety of activities to suit all; Walking Tours, Annual Walking Festival, Guided Walks, Walking Holidays, Walking for weight loss, Country Walking, Horse-riding, Horse-treking, Cycling, Golfing, Fishing, Annual Storytelling Festival and Traditional music.
The towns and villages of the Slieve Blooms boast many fine restaurants and pubs for evening entertainment.
The central location of the Slieve Blooms makes it the ideal base for touring Ireland. In the heart of Ireland less than 2 hours hours drive from ferryports and airports. A choice of hotels, period homes,guest houses, farm houses, bed and breakfasts, self-catering cottages and hostels welcome you.
The gentle rolling hills of the SLIEVE BLOOM MOUNTAINS rise from the central plains of Ireland, forming a natural link between Counties Laois and Offaly.They are at the cross-roads of Ireland half-way between Galway and Dublin, Belfast and Cork, and Donegal and Rosslare. Their central location makes the Slieve Bloom area an ideal base for visitors wishing to make trips to other parts of Ireland. Alternatively, you can chose it as an interesting place to break your journey when en-route to other parts of Ireland.
The area is made up of forests, blanket bog of a type which is unique to Ireland, interspersed with hidden valleys of great character, and interest to the nature lover. It includes farmland bounded by hedgerows full of bird and plant life. The natural colours of the landscape are remarkable in any season. It is an extremely peaceful area which permits the opportunity to be close to nature. Much of the higher reaches of the mountains have been designated as an Environmentally Protected area for special preservation, as an amenity for generations to come. As a consequence, there are plenty of sign-posted walks, explanatory boards regarding wildlife and flora and fauna, and designated picnic areas.
By Train:
From Dublin, Cork, Limerick
- alight at Portlaoise or TullamoreContact: Iarnrod Eireann
Tel: 353 1 8366222
web: www.irishrail.ie
By Bus:From Limerick or Dublin
Contact: Bus Eireann
Tel: 353 1 8366111/
web: www.buseireann.ie
Local Taxi Cabs/Minibuses/Limousines:Comfort Line Limousines
Tel: 0502 32469
Web: www.comfortlinelimos.comRound Town Cabs
Main Street,
Mountrath,
Co. Laois.
Tel: 0502 21711
By Car:The N7 between Dublin and Limerick, circles the southern regions of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The N7 passes through Portlaoise, Mountrath and Roscrea each of which gives easy access to Slieve Bloom.
The N52 skirts the northern regions from Tullamore to Birr giving easy access. Leave the N52 at Tullamore, Kilcormac or Birr.
