0.8 miles
Loop
Moderate
Favour Royal Forest Walk
Favour Royal forest is known for the wildflower meadow and deer lawn. You can also see St Patrick’s chair, a gigantic druid stone and a ‘well’ credited with healing powers close to the forest. The Forest Walk is a 1mile long circular route in the forest, near Augher.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park follow the path behind the map/ information path. This path leads clockwise around the forest, alongside the river and back to the car park.
This walk is 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/favour-royal-forest
TRAIL INFORMATION
From the car park follow the path behind the map/ information path. This path leads clockwise around the forest, alongside the river and back to the car park.
This walk is 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/favour-royal-forest
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Deer lawn, St Patrick's chair, gigantic druid stone
- Facilities Car parking and picnic facilities
- Getting to the Start From the village of Augher take the road to Aughnacloy for approx. 3.5 miles. Turn right into the forest.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Moderate TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Routes with a varying range of climbs and descents, loose and uneven surfaces. Expect a few, large obstacles such as stiles and steps. A good level of fitness and self-reliance is recommended.
