Getting here
54.21867, -5.94585
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Hooded Crow +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Hooded Crow +52 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Yellow Stagshorn, Porcelain Fungus, Tiger's Eye +19 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Yellow Stagshorn, Porcelain Fungus, Tiger's Eye +19 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Red Admiral +85 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Red Admiral +85 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Rhododendron, Noble Fir +85 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bluebell, Rhododendron, Noble Fir +85 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
42 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Mourne WayWalking route42 km
Tollymore Forest - Arboretum PathWalking route700 m
Tollymore Forest - River TrailWalking route5.2 km
Tollymore Forest - Mountain TrailWalking route8.8 km
Tollymore Forest - The Drinns TrailWalking route4.8 km
Lower Trassey Trackpublic footpath · 481 m
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network National Route 99 ExtensionCycling route
Newcastle to Newry
Castlewellan Cycleway/FootwayCycling route
Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy RouteCycling route25 km
Route 2 - The Slieve Croob RouteCycling route25 km
Route 3 - The Legananny RouteCycling route20 km
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Castlewellan Forest Park - Blue TrailMountain bike route4.5 km
Castlewellan Forest Park - Green TrailMountain bike route4 km
Castlewellan Forest Park - Red TrailMountain bike route19 km
🐴Horse riding
9 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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