Drum Manor Forest Park, Old Woodlands Trail (Black 1)

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

2.1 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

Tree avenues. Old Kildress Path (which was depicted on a map drawn in the 1830s).

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

Leading off the Red Trail, this trail passes through the old estate woodland that guards the southern boundary of the demesne and shelters most of the demesne from the south westerly winds. Follow the trail to see a young native plantation being managed to produce timber. This trail eventually takes you onto the Old Kildress path, which passes through the Beech avenue. This beech avenue is particularly striking during the Autumn when some of the leaves have fallen. This trail rejoins the red trail at the Butterfly garden.

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.