Knockomagh Wood is a national nature reserve of approximately located in County Cork, Ireland. It is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

History

Knockomagh Wood was legally protected as a national nature reserve by the Irish government in 1989.

Knockomagh Wood

The area was damaged during Hurricane Ophelia in 2017, which led to the wood being closed for a period of time.

Knockomagh Wood

Features

The wood is a small area of sessile oak and mixed broadleaf trees. There are a number of walks in the area, around Lough Hyne and up Knockomagh Hill. Coillte own and manage the conifer trees above Knockomagh Wood on the slopes of the Hill.

Knockomagh Wood

References

Geography of County Cork

Forests and woodlands of the Republic of Ireland

Nature reserves in the Republic of Ireland

Tourist attractions in County Cork