Glenariff Forest Park

Glen Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim And Newtownabbey BT37 0RT, Northern Ireland

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Glenariff Forest Park is amongst the 9 Antrim Glens, and it has over 1,000 glorious hectares to explore using the children, involving a mix that is very good of woodlands, activity areas, lakes as well as waterfalls! There are 2 little but gorgeous streams - the Inver while the Glenariff - containing the waterfalls but additionally tranquil pools and stretches of fast water that is moving through high gorges: it is pretty impressive!There's an in touch information kiosk to purchase away in regards to the forest and neighborhood, including tourist information that will help you want your visit. Kids (and also you!) will definitely love the Waterfall Walkway, that will be 3 miles (4.8km) long, and takes you by the 2 waterfalls.There that is best may also be many other tracks, that may offer you great views and opportunities to see wildlife including the hen harrier, Irish hare, and red squirrel. The tracks vary in total from the standpoint path, which is approximately half a mile long, towards the Scenic Trail, that will be 5.5miles and will be offering amazing views to enjoy and several workout that is great is a pretty magical destination to simply take the youngsters (especially the boardwalks on stilts!) that is well signposted and visitor friendly for minimum anxiety to moms and dads. Additionally it is an excellent place for caravanning and camping, horse riding, and much more.Visitors should be aware there is currently an outbreak of Japanese Larch tree condition, which while maybe not harmful to individuals, can spread to many other woods, so please observe the additional signs to stop this and use it for a few schooling that is key!

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Glenariff Forest Park
Glen Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim And Newtownabbey, BT37 0RT, Northern Ireland

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