As the black trail enters the mainly coniferous plantation, the remnants of the Moorish Tower can be viewed. There are openings in the forest with impressive vistas of the farmland on and around Slievenaboley, Legananny Mountains and Slieve Croob.
Distance:
5.6 milesStart Point:
J335364Finish Point:
J335364Point of interest:
Views of mountains, castle, lake and gardensNearest town:
CastlewellanOS map:
Sheet 29Terrain:
Good paths, sometimes steepRoute:
This trail is well marked from the car park and along the route. Follow the black markers (initially also marked with blue markers).
Trail features -
Steps, gullies, fences, streams. boulders
Severe gradients
Generally undefined edges
Overhanging branches
All types of terrain
Some rest areas at regular intervals
Way-finding markers at trails junctions
Distance 'To Go' markers at trail junctions
This walk is 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.Facilities:
Car park (fee), café, toilets (disabled access), picnic areas, camping & caravaning, orienteering route, The Peacemaze, guided tours availableAccessible toilet facilities:
YesAccessible terrain:
Level paths, steep in places, last section to hill summit narrow and rocky in placesPublication:
Leaflets on Tollymore & Castlewellan Forest Parks are availablePublication availability:
Available for download or from Park OfficesGetting to the start by public transport:
From Castlewellan the forest is signposted from Main Street.
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