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Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
Best time to visit
Morning visits offer softer light perfect for photos and fewer crowds, while late spring provides lush greenery around the bog landscape.
Budget tips
Entry is modestly priced with discounts for children and seniors; check for occasional free heritage days to save. Combo tickets with nearby sites can offer better value.
Recommended for
History buffs, Families, Architecture enthusiasts, Nature lovers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: A remarkable ancient roadway made from thousands of oak planks runs beneath the visitor centre, showcasing exquisite Iron Age engineering. Visitors can explore carefully preserved wooden trackways that once crossed boggy lands.
Highlights: The centre reveals a full-scale reconstruction of a 2,000-year-old trackway built with over 300 massive oak trunks, some weighing up to 120 kilograms each. You can almost feel the scale and effort involved as you walk alongside the recreated timber pathway amid recreated peat bog landscapes.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes as some paths around the bog are uneven.
- Bring a camera for detailed close-ups of the wooden structures and wildlife.
- Avoid weekends if you prefer a quieter experience with more space to explore.
- Don’t miss the interactive displays that explain the construction techniques and historical context.
Have you heard of free walking tours?
After traveling to 30+ countries, there's one thing I wish someone had told me from day one, and it completely changed how I experience new cities.
Free walking tours. Yes, actually free. No credit card needed. No catch.
Local guide, 2-3 hours
Major sights, hidden gems, local stories
100% tip-based
Guides earn only tips, so they give their absolute best
You tip what feels right
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I've done these in dozens of cities and they've been the highlight of almost every trip. If you're visiting Longford, Ireland, do this on your first day. You'll thank me later.
