Gosford Forest Park, Castle Trail
Offering views of Gosford Castle, this moderate route leads through the Arboretum and the woodland before looping back to the car park.
Gosford Forest Park offers just over 12km (8 miles) of waymarked walking routes exploring the key sites of interest around the park including the Arboretum, Deer Park, Castle and woodland.
County
Armagh
Distance
1.8 miles
OS Map
Sheet 28
Nearest Town
Markethill
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Woodland
Terrain
Woodland Track
Grid Reference (Start)
H96424
Grid Reference (End)
H96424
Point of Interest
Gosford’s Red Deer Herd and Gosford Castle
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
The route is clearly signed from the car park and around the trail. Starting and finishing at the walk trailhead arch, this trail takes in the Arboretum and southern end of the Walled Garden before reaching the boundary of the privately owned Gosford Castle. From here, the trail returns on shared forest road.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
From Armagh, follow the A28 Newry Road to Markethill. The entrance to the forest is signposted along this road.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.
Facilities
Caravan Site, Car park and toilets
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