2.7 miles
Loop
Moderate
Knockmany Forest - Anya's Tomb Trail
Knockmany Forest is a collection of woodlands that lies within four miles of Augher. There is a car park and waymarked trail in Knockmany. Visitors can access the Knockmany Passage Tomb (Anya’s Tomb) managed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The car park, waymarked trails and recreational facilities at Knockmany are managed and maintained by Mid Ulster District Council. The woodlands are conifer and broadleaved stands. The forest blocks are Knockmany main block, Lumfords Glen, Weldens, Killyfaddy, The Shank, Eskerna Brogue, Tullycorker, Birney’s Hill, Glenageeragh, Longridge, Burtons, Tycanny, Errigal and Garvaghy.
TRAIL INFORMATION
A beautiful walk that will reward your climb with breathtaking panoramic views, as well as the historically significant Anya's Tomb, an ancient burial monument that is also awash with Neolithic art.
TRAIL INFORMATION
A beautiful walk that will reward your climb with breathtaking panoramic views, as well as the historically significant Anya's Tomb, an ancient burial monument that is also awash with Neolithic art.
GETTING TO THE START
Access to the forest car park is via the B83 Knockmany Road, about four miles from Augher.
- Point of Interest In Irish mythology, this was the home place of both the giant Finn McCool and his wife Oonagh
- Facilities Parking, toilets & picnic tables on site.
- Dog Policy Must be kept on a lead.
- Getting to the Start Access to the forest car park is via the B83 Knockmany Road, about four miles from Augher.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Level of Difficulty Moderate
Moderately challenging trails of varying widths with some short, steep climbs and descents. The surface may vary throughout, be slippery and uneven in places. Expect there to be obstacles like exposed roots, narrow gates, stiles and long sets of steps.
Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
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