
Drum Manor Forest Park, Forest Plots Trail (Black)
This trail takes in the butterfly gardens with a walk through the heart of the Forest plots enabling the walker to view a wide variety of different tree species then skirting the edge of the pond before rising through the open parkland back to the car park.Sturdy footwear recommended
County
Tyrone
Distance
1.3 miles
OS Map
Sheet 13
Nearest Town
Cookstown
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Parkland & Grassland, Woodland
Terrain
Off road forest paths
Grid Reference (Start)
H763778
Grid Reference (End)
H763778
Point of Interest
Variety of trees, butterfly garden
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
Leading off the red trail at the large fish pond, the black trail takes you to a junction where the Black 1 Old Woodland trail separates from the Forest Plots trail. The Forest Plots line both sides of the trail until rejoins the Red trail.
The Forest Plots were established from 1965 onwards. Many of the tree species here have not generally been grown in this country within closely and evenly spaced stands. Examples worth looking at are Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle), and Thuja plicata (Western red cedar).
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 the A505 - Cookstown to Omagh Road.
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, Camping and Caravaning, Way-marked/nature trails, Guided tours available
Publication
Leaflet available below.
Publication Availability
http://www.forestserviceni.gov.uk/index/forests-in-northern-ireland/forests-in-the-west-district/drum-manor-forest-park-homepage.htm
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