Free
Free
With plenty of family fun and things to do, from following Fionn's Giant Adventure (previously known as the Giant's Lair) in the wonderful Hawthorn Hill Forest Nature Reserve and woods and then along the forest trails. Explore the Adventure Playpark or take a turn in the ornamental walled garden, where you will find picnic benches, an outdoor performance stage, an al fresco coffee bar (open in the summer) and a wildlife pond with covered seating areas. A fun packed day out for all the family making memories.
Dogs are not allowed in the Adventure Playpark. They are allowed in the forest park but must be kept under control at all times.
From Newry take the Dublin Road until the Cloghoge Roundabout (2km). Travel on the B113 towards Forkhill, for approximately 5km past Meigh until the sign for Slieve Gullion Forest Park on the right hand side of the road just before Drumintee. Follow the drive past the Courtyard Centre to the car park which is the start and finish of the walk (GR J042196). Bus Service No 43 from Newry passes the Forest Park entrance.
March and October 9am - 6pm April and September 9am - 8pm May to August 9am -9pm November - February 9am - 5pm The Park is closed on Christmas Day.