2 miles
Loop
Drum Manor Forest Park, Old Woodlands Trail (Black 1)
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, this trail passes through the old estate woodland that guards the southern boundary of the demesne and shelters most of the demesne from the south westerly winds. Follow the trail to see a young native plantation being managed to produce timber. This trail eventually takes you onto the Old Kildress path, which passes through the Beech avenue. This beech avenue is particularly striking during the Autumn when some of the leaves have fallen. This trail rejoins the red trail at the Butterfly garden.
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, this trail passes through the old estate woodland that guards the southern boundary of the demesne and shelters most of the demesne from the south westerly winds. Follow the trail to see a young native plantation being managed to produce timber. This trail eventually takes you onto the Old Kildress path, which passes through the Beech avenue. This beech avenue is particularly striking during the Autumn when some of the leaves have fallen. This trail rejoins the red trail at the Butterfly garden.
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 Tree avenues. Old Kildress Path (which was depicted on a map drawn in the 1830s).
- 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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