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Overview

An opportunity to explore Idle Valley Nature Reserve, near Lound, including an anticipated stroll by the River Idle. Please note if you have boot covers please bring them as the morning break is likely to be at an indoor venue.

Thursday, 26 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walkers are reminded it is their responsibility to wear appropriate footwear/clothing, bring adequate food and drink and carry emergency contact details. Go to the Walks/Information for Walkers tab for more details.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 69255 85962
Nearest postcode:
DN22 8RU
what3words:
survived.rollers.sprinter
Start time:
10:00 am

Chainbridge Lane, Lound. If you are coming from the north along Town Street (main street through Lound), turn left just past the Bluebell Inn (at a crossroads) for Chainbridge Lane. Please park on the left about 0.25 miles along Chainbridge Lane in the vicinity of a footpath sign, and before Oranmore Precast.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking