Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre: Journey to the Iron Age
Discover a remarkably preserved Iron Age road at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, the largest bog road of its kind in Europe, hidden for 2000 years.
Delve into Ireland's prehistoric past at the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre in County Longford. This unique site showcases a remarkably preserved Iron Age bog road, or 'togher,' dating back to 148 BC. See an 18-meter stretch of the ancient oak trackway, the largest of its kind discovered in Europe, and learn about the fascinating history and environment of this bogland treasure.
A brief summary to Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
- 2 Cartron Rd, Keenagh, Cloonbreany, Co. Longford, N39 XT18, IE
- +353433322386
- Visit website
Local tips
- The visitor center is open daily from mid-March to early November, 10:00 to 18:00, with last admission at 17:00.
- Admission is free, and access to the trackway is by guided tour only.
- Allow at least 1.5 hours for your visit to fully experience the center and surrounding bog.
- The center is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are allowed on the grounds (on a leash) but not inside the visitor center.
Getting There
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Car
The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre is located 3km from Kenagh village, accessible via the Longford-Kenagh road (R357). It is also 15km from Longford and accessible from the Mullingar-Lanesboro road (R392). Look for signposts along these routes. There is a free car park on-site.
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Public Transport
While there are private bus operators that may serve the area, there isn't a direct public bus route to the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre. Check with local providers for schedules and availability. From Longford, a taxi to the visitor center would cost approximately €25-€35.
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