2.5 miles
Loop
Strenuous
Moydamlaght Forest - Eagles Rock Trail
A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland, peaking beside the impressive rock face of Craig-na-shoke.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This trail lasting approximately 2 hours will lead you through conifer forest on a climb up the slopes of Mullaghmore to the stunning rock face of Craig-na-shoke. The effort is rewarded with extensive views out over the surrounding hills and countryside. The return journey starts by retracing your steps before the trail branches off to the right and returns to the car park through a small stand of Beech trees.
TRAIL INFORMATION
This trail lasting approximately 2 hours will lead you through conifer forest on a climb up the slopes of Mullaghmore to the stunning rock face of Craig-na-shoke. The effort is rewarded with extensive views out over the surrounding hills and countryside. The return journey starts by retracing your steps before the trail branches off to the right and returns to the car park through a small stand of Beech trees.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Eagles Rock, Moydamlaght Forest
- Facilities Parking area present
- Dog Policy Dogs to be kept under control
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 5 Terrain: Forest roads Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start Take the Moydamlaght Road from the village of Moneyneany, the car parking area is on the left 500m after the outskirts of the village.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Level of Difficulty Strenuous
Physically demanding, narrow trails with steep climbs and descents over short and long distances. Expect the surface to be uneven and changeable throughout with natural surfaces like grass, exposed rock and trodden earth. The surface may change suddenly and be unstable in places. There will be slippery sections when wet and large, frequent obstacles like exposed roots, large boulders, overgrown sections, uneven stiles and long stretches of uneven steps.
Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
