1.4 miles
Loop
Drum Manor Forest Park, Forest Plots Trail (Black)
This trail takes in the butterfly gardens with a walk through the heart of the Forest plots enabling the walker to view a wide variety of different tree species then skirting the edge of the pond before rising through the open parkland back to the car park.Sturdy footwear recommended
TRAIL INFORMATION
Leading off the red trail at the large fish pond, the black trail takes you to a junction where the Black 1 Old Woodland trail separates from the Forest Plots trail. The Forest Plots line both sides of the trail until rejoins the Red trail.
The Forest Plots were established from 1965 onwards. Many of the tree species here have not generally been grown in this country within closely and evenly spaced stands. Examples worth looking at are Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle), and Thuja plicata (Western red cedar).
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 - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/drum-manor-forest-park
TRAIL INFORMATION
Leading off the red trail at the large fish pond, the black trail takes you to a junction where the Black 1 Old Woodland trail separates from the Forest Plots trail. The Forest Plots line both sides of the trail until rejoins the Red trail.
The Forest Plots were established from 1965 onwards. Many of the tree species here have not generally been grown in this country within closely and evenly spaced stands. Examples worth looking at are Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle), and Thuja plicata (Western red cedar).
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 - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/drum-manor-forest-park
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Variety of trees, butterfly garden
- Facilities Car park (fee charged & disabled access), Toilets (disabled access), Picnic areas, Camping and Caravaning, Way-marked/nature trails, Guided tours available
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 5 Terrain: Off road forest paths Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start Signposted from the A505 - Cookstown to Omagh Road.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
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