2.3 miles
Loop
Easy
Ballykelly Forest
Various short routes are available in the forest on the southern and northern side of the A2 just west of Walworth and Ballykelly. Popular with walkers, dog walkers and runners. Also known as the Camman Wood, Ballykelly Forest was a popular haunt for highwaymen terrorising the coach road from Coleraine to Derry.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park a number of looped routes are possible on the southern section of the forest. The forest on the northern side of the road provides a short linear trail.
These walks are 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 (see link below)/
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park a number of looped routes are possible on the southern section of the forest. The forest on the northern side of the road provides a short linear trail.
These walks are 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 (see link below)/
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Oldest state forest in NI, known as Camman Wood
- Facilities Refreshments & toilets in Ballykelly
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 4 Terrain: Forest track Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start On the south side of the A2 1 mile west of Ballykelly.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Suitable for most people, these routes are relatively flat, smooth and well-defined with occasional gentle slopes. There may be minor obstacles such as gates and bridges. A basic level of fitness will help to enjoy these trails.
