
Parkanaur Forest - Deer Park Walk (Red)
Four miles west of Dungannon, this forest was formerly part of the Burgess Estate. The woodland is made up of mixed conifer and broadleaved trees. There is also an enclosed herd of white fallow deer and a wildlife pond.
County
Tyrone
Distance
0.7 miles
OS Map
Sheet 19
Nearest Town
Dungannon
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Woodland
Terrain
Easy walking on forest tracks
Grid Reference (Start)
H740616
Grid Reference (End)
H740616
Point of Interest
White Fallow Deer
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
This short walk is way marked from the main car park.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Leading off the Waterfall Trail the red trail takes you up along the side of the Deer park. On the right hand side there are maturing stand of Spruce and oak trees. The trail at the top of the small hill passes into the deer park and you can observe close at hand the impressive herd of white Fallow deer. After leaving the deer park the trail passes by two parasol beech trees. They were discovered on the estate and brought to the front of the Manor House. Earliest records indicate they were planted there some time before 1885. The trail then passes through the ornamental gardens before returning to the car park.
Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below
Getting to the Start
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Facilities
Lots of car parking, waymarked trails, orienteering course, guided tours available on request, toilets with disabled access, picnic tables
Publication
None
Publication Availability
N/A
