Donard Forest Walk
Most spectacular viewpoints in County Down taking in areas such as Newcastle, Dundrum Bay, St John's Point and to the north west Slieve Croob. The Glen River Bridge provides a picturesque viewpoint for the many cascades and waterfalls and was built by the Annesley family.
County
Down
Distance
3 miles
OS Map
Sheet 29
Nearest Town
Newcastle
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Woodland
Terrain
Difficult and steep walking
Grid Reference (Start)
J371302
Grid Reference (End)
J371302
Point of Interest
Excellent views, river walk and old buidlings
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Mournes
Route Description
There are four way marked trails which follow a circular route returning to Donard Bridge with the exception of the Glen River Trail which travels up to the open mountain above the forest.
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)
From Donard car park at the south end of Newcastle proceed on foot to the forest
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept on leads
Facilities
none
Publication
N/A
Publication Availability
N/A
Links
