viewpoint in Laois, Ireland
Ridge of Capard
A boardwalk to wide views from the Slieve Blooms
Worth the wander
A short woodland climb and boardwalk lead to a high open ridge overlooking the central plain. On a clear day the view reaches far beyond Laois across Ireland’s midlands.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- 2 km loop
- Parking
- Free forest car park at the trailhead.
Find your way
Ridge of Capard car park, Slieve Bloom Mountains, Co. Laois