The great thing about woodlands is that they offer little
windows into the past. If you know what you're doing, you can get a rough idea
of the age of a forest.
Our woodlands offer amazing opportunities
for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips from the Nature's Calendar team
and try your hand at deer watching or birding?
Castlewellan
- Visitor Guide
Address:
Castlewellan
Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland.
'Touring in the Trees' is a ring of 11 small touring sites located so they can
be used as bases from which to explore the forest areas. Visitors can purchase
a permit giving the freedom of all 11 sites.
Essential
kit:
Tree identification guide. Binoculars for
wildlife watching.
Nature watching:
Woodland
wildlife. Gardens - the collection of trees and shrubs is set in beautiful surroundings
which also include fountains, ponds, ornamental gardens and stunning vistas.
Access:
Variable
terrain.
Getting there:
Castlewellan
is located just an hour's drive south of Belfast. Four miles drive from Newcastle,
County Down.
Opening times:
The
forest and Arboretum are open every day of the year from 10am until sunset.
