Quality Walk

Darkley Forest - Aughnagurgan Trail

Darkley Forest Offers an enchantingly unique walking experience through a small and peaceful coniferous woodland. Discover this unspoilt hidden gem using its two walking routes along with the rich historic landscape of Darkley Village including Tyllynawood Lake and the old Linen Mill.

County

Armagh

Distance

1.4 miles

OS Map

19

Nearest Town

Darkley

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Forest

Terrain

Compact gravel paths

Grid Reference (Start)

H866306

Grid Reference (End)

H866306

Point of Interest

Tullynawood Lake, Old Linen Mill, Moss & Fungi

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

The Aughnagurgan Trail is one of two trails within Darkely Forest. This is a moderate walk taking approximately 40 minutes to complete.

This trail initially follows the same route as the Mountain Lodge Trail before leading walkers into the heart of the woodland past the ruins of the original Mountain Lodge and on to a beautiful picnic spot surrounded by beech trees. Two short cuts lead back to the car park.

Finding your way about:
Follow the Aughnagurgan trail waymarker discs on the wooden posts located throughout the forest.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept on a lead

Facilities

Car park

Walk Location
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