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Explore Blackstairs Mountain on the border of Carlow and Wexford. Fill your lungs with fresh air and admire the rich flora and fauna.

Ramble through picturesque Blackstairs Mountain and discover wildlife unique to the region.

Hike through the foothills of the majestic mountains by following the Blackstairs Mountains Loop Walk, a 13.5km route with spectacular views. Pass dry-stone walls lined with wildflowers and look out for wild garlic on your trip, expert foragers know this is a sought-after ingredient.

Explore the Blackstairs Eco Trail and learn about the incredible flora and fauna. The two-hour trek brings you on a route dotted with stone dolmens and court tombs, a must see for history buffs.

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Blackstairs Mountains, Slievegar, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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Discover the secret life of the Blackstairs Mountains and River Barrow. Learn more about the birds, flora, fungi, mammals and butterflies of these areas with Blackstairs Eco Trails in Borris, County Carlow.

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