Tollymore Forest Park - Arboretum Path

Follow the blue waymarker arrows along this trail, passing along the lower edge of the arboretum. The trail gently descends through a stand of semi-mature broad leaved trees before entering the forest plots area.

County

Down

Distance

0.4 miles

OS Map

Sheet 29

Nearest Town

Newcastle

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Forest, Woodland

Terrain

Firm surfaces, loose material

Grid Reference (Start)

J343325

Grid Reference (End)

J343325

Point of Interest

Wild herd of fallow deer, mature trees, wildlife

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Mournes

Route Description

Follow the blue waymarker arrows from the car park.

Tollymore arboretum is one of the oldest known arboreta in Ireland. Planting began in 1752 as a Georgian landscape feature and this path meanders past various species of tree from around the world including the remnants of a lightning struck Giant Redwood and a thickly barked cork tree.

Trail Features -

No steps or gullies, Slight gradient (1:12 max).

Edges generally defined, No overhanging branches.

Firm surface with some loose material.

Rest areas generally every 300m.

Way-finding markers every 300m.

Distance 'To Go' markers every 300m.

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 - link below.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Signposted from Newcastle. Take the road to Bryansford and the entrance to Tollymore Forest Park is on the left.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 4

Accessible Facilities

The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:

	Disabled toilets
	Disabled parking

Facilities

Car park (fee charged), toilets (disabled access), picnic areas, electronic 'In-Touch' information kiosk, camping and caravaning, way-marked/ nature trails, guided tours available