DISTANCE

1.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

TRAIL GRADE

Easy

Gosford Forest Park, Castle Trail

Armagh

DISTANCE

1.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

OS MAP

Sheet 28

GRID REFERENCE

H964405

COUNTY

Armagh

NEAREST TOWN

Markethill

LANDSCAPE

Woodland

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Easy

TERRAIN

Woodland

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

null

DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

The route is clearly signed from the car park and around the trail. Starting and finishing at the walk trailhead arch, this trail takes in the Arboretum and southern end of the Walled Garden before reaching the boundary of the privately owned Gosford Castle. From here, the trail returns on shared forest road.

TRAIL INFORMATION

The route is clearly signed from the car park and around the trail. Starting and finishing at the walk trailhead arch, this trail takes in the Arboretum and southern end of the Walled Garden before reaching the boundary of the privately owned Gosford Castle. From here, the trail returns on shared forest road.

GETTING TO THE START

From Armagh, follow the A28 Newry Road to Markethill. The entrance to the forest is signposted along this road.
  • Point of Interest
    Gosford’s Red Deer Herd and Drumlack River
  • Facilities
    Caravan Site, Car park and toilets
  • Dog Policy
    Must be kept on a lead.
  • Getting to the Start
    From Armagh, follow the A28 Newry Road to Markethill. The entrance to the forest is signposted along this road.
  • Public Transport
  • Level of Difficulty
    Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER

    The trail grades shown on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com are based on desk-based assessments of available trail information. The categories—Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Very Strenuous—follow the Sustainable Trails Development Guide grading system.

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    Relatively flat or gently rolling trails with a mostly smooth surface. You might come across some obstacles like bridges, gates and steps.

    Normal clothing and footwear can be worn.

GALLERY

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