🌿 Ards Forest Park is tucked between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy and spans over 1200 acres of pure natural beauty. It’s easily one of the most breathtaking forest parks in Ireland.
✨ It doesn’t get much better than this! This diverse landscape has it all peaceful woodland trails, sweeping coastal paths, salt marshes, hidden beaches, and serene lakes. A proper nature lover’s paradise.
🥾 With nine trails ranging from 1–13km, there’s no shortage of routes to explore and each one offers something different.
🪨 Keep an eye out for the park’s rich history too. Scattered throughout the forest are ancient ring forts, a holy well, and even a hidden mass rock..
📅 Date: Sunday 6th April 🕰️ Meet Time: 12:00 🥾 Trail Time: 12:15 📍 Meeting Point: Ards Friary car park
⛰️ Trail: Ards Friary - Ards Forest park loop 🥾 Distance: 9.7km ⏱️ Duration: Allow up to 3 hours ⚠️ Level: Moderately challenging
⚠️ This is not a guided hike ⚠️ - Safety First - Know your limits. - Everyone attending is responsible for their own safety & well-being. - Consider the difficulty of the hike against your own abilities before committing. - Stay together and look out for each other. - Respect nature & leave no trace. - Be prepared for changes in the weather.
