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Drumkeeragh Forest Walks

3.42 miles (5.5 km)

Open Streetmap This expansive area of woodland is located near Ballynahinch on the slopes of Slieve Croob.
The mixed coniferous woodland includes mainly sitka spruce but with Norway spruce, western red cedar, European larch, Douglas fir and Corsican pines also present.
There's miles of peaceful woodland paths with views of Strangford Lough, Scrabo Tower, Antrim Hills and the Sperrins from the high points. You can start your walk from the car parking area on the western side of the woods.
To continue your walking in the area head west to climb to Slieve Croob where you can enjoy more fabulous views over the area. To the north east there's Ballynahinch and the splendid Montalto Estate to explore.

Postcode

BT25 2LB - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Drumkeeragh Forest Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the south there's Castlewellan Forest Park where you'll find miles of great trails around the lake and the national Arboretum of Northern Ireland.

Photos

Drumkeeragh forest (1) - geograph.org.uk - 1581593

Part of the forest (to the northwest of the entrance) has been cut for timber. The felled area is now being covered by bracken and heater.

Foxgloves, Drumkeeragh forest - geograph.org.uk - 2995715

Foxgloves, Drumkeeragh forest

Bracken, Drumkeeragh forest - geograph.org.uk - 1584631

Drumkeeragh forest. Autumn-tinted bracken growing by the path in the middle of the forest.

Drumkeeragh forest (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1584664

A narrow path close to a part of the forest re-planted after felling.

Sheugh, Drumkeeragh forest - geograph.org.uk - 1988899

Sheugh, Drumkeeragh forest

Drumkeeragh forest (3) - geograph.org.uk - 1584691

The descent towards the south/southwestern side of the forest.

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