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Ballyvaughan Wood Loop: Route Guide, Parking and Walking Tips

The Ballyvaughan Wood Loop is a moderate walk of roughly 8 to 9 km from Ballyvaughan village, combining quiet roads, fields, woodland and Burren limestone scenery near Aillwee Cave.

1 August 2026

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1 August 2026

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27 July 2026

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Updated 26 July 2026

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Updated 1 August 2026

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