
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
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
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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
Publication
None
Publication Availability
N/A
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