Recreation Sites

Post Storm Darragh Harvesting Works Commencing from June 17th

Following the severe impact of Storm Darragh at Barnaslingan Wood, Coillte will be clearing the blown and leaning trees to reopen the trails and forest for locals and visitors to enjoy. Work will commence in early June and continue for 3-4 months. Much of this work will be done by hand given the size of the trees so it will take some time.

For safety reasons the forest will remain closed, and the Dublin Mountains Way (DMW) detour will remain in place until tree removal is complete.

The cleared area will be replanted in the coming winter. Planting will mimic the species that are naturally regenerating on the site and will include a mix of native saplings such as birch, Scots pine, oak, rowan and holly.

Thank you for your continued patience while these works are completed.

Barnaslingan Forest and Trails Closed until Further Notice

Due storm damage there is no access to Barnaslingan until further notice. Large fallen trees are blocking all of the recreation trails.

Update from the Coillte Nature Dublin Mountains Makeover Team: As a result for Storm Darragh, Barnaslingan Wood has suffered significant windblow through parts of the wood with many trees down and trails blocked and as a result will be closed until further notice.

Storm Daragh’s unusually severe north-westerly winds, along with its extended duration and gusting nature, has blown many trees in this lovely wood. Coillte is assessing and mapping the impact to determine what resources are required to clean up the site so that it can be safely reopened.

We are working hard to return the woods to their recreational best. In the meantime, nearby forests at Ticknock and Carrickgollogan are available to visit until it is safe to use Barnaslingan again.