Ballykelly Forest
Various short routes are available in the forest on the southern and northern side of the A2 just west of Walworth and Ballykelly. Popular with walkers, dog walkers and runners. Also known as the Camman Wood, Ballykelly Forest was a popular haunt for highwaymen terrorising the coach road from Coleraine to Derry.
County
Londonderry
Distance
0.5 - 2 miles
OS Map
Sheet 4 or 7
Nearest Town
Ballykelly
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest
Terrain
Forest track
Grid Reference (Start)
C614219
Grid Reference (End)
C614219
Point of Interest
Oldest state forest in NI, known as Camman Wood
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
From the car park a number of looped routes are possible on the southern section of the forest. The forest on the northern side of the road provides a short linear trail.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site (see link below)/
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
On the south side of the A2 1 mile west of Ballykelly.
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Refreshments & toilets in Ballykelly
Publication
N/A
Publication Availability
N/A
Links
