Ballybrack Woods (Mangala) — Attraction in Cork

A beautiful little woods, perfect for that short walk to blow the cobwebs away. Parking available in the lions club carpark just outside the entrance. Dog friendly and suitable for buggies although slightly hilly, you can stick to the concrete path or wander up the forest trail. Gorgeous views at most times of the year, especially so in Autumn with stunning colours, plants, mushrooms etc. I would recommend taking the forest trail if you can.

Path is covered by CCTV cameras and street lighting so is safe even after dark.

Worth a visit for a quick stroll. If you are in the Douglas area,...

Like the community park, this area was a rough area when I was a kid living nearby with very low use by families or others. The new works have made this a great walking and cycling connection to the many estates and roads surrounding it. The information boards are insightful and helpful. Wide paths, lighting in the evenings and CCTV make this a lovely and short, yet safe walk through the Mangala.

Only thing missing is some benches, but given what it used to be before that is a very...

Nice enough walk in the middle of Douglas village. The local tidy towns have done a great job doing it up & turning it into a lovely amenity. I took my dogs for a walk around it today....a bit shorter of a walk than I had hoped for & no area where I could really let them off as I was concerned of the running g out one of the entrances on to roads. In fairness, it's designed more as a family amenity than a...