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  1. Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
    Aghanaglack Walk - Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

    Boho

    Address

    Boho Road, Aghanaglack, Boho, County Fermanagh, BT74 5DA

    Telephone

    +353 (0)71 9853692

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Ballintempo Forest is predominantly coniferous forest with large areas of open bog land and wooded gullies. The forest is strewn with outcrops of rocky crags and upland lakes including the well-known Brimstone Rock, a large outcrop of sandstone…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  2. Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head
    Visitors read information at the Killeter Forest Trails.
    Map of Killeter Forest Trails Trail Head

    Killeter

    Address

    Killeter Forest, Tullycar Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7YB

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Pull on your walking boots and come enjoy a truly wonderful walking experience - one which has been defined by nature and refined by the seasons to provide an ever changing backdrop to the Killeter story.

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    Ballymena

    Address

    Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  4. Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Family standing over a gate looking at the view of the Islands on Strangford Lough, from Grey Point Lookout at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying a walk to Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.
    Child climbing and another on a slide in the play park, at Delamont Country Park.
    Family enjoying the view of the Mourne Mountains from Strangford Stone in Delamont Country Park.

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    Killyleagh

    Address

    90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, County Down, BT30 9TZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Strangford Lough in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh offers peace, beauty and tranquillity. The stunning views across Strangford Lough and the relaxing atmosphere make Delamont…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Charges apply for the parking of vehicles.
  5. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
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    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 9629

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  7. Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard
    Image of Silent Valley
    Image of Silent Valley and Mourne Wall
    View of Silent Valley
    Rolling Capping at Donard

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    Kilkeel

    Address

    Head Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4HU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 7440 088

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    The Silent Valley Reservoir was built to gather water from the Mourne Mountains and is the main water supply source for most of County Down and a large part of Belfast. The famous Mourne Wall was constructed to enclose the reservoir's catchment area.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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    Ballintoy

    Address

    Harbour Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6NA

    Telephone

    07803 505084

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Causeway Coastal Route

    Ballintoy Harbour can be discovered in the picturesque village of Ballintoy. Known as a ‘raised beach’, it is located alongside the B15 Coast Road, 17 miles north-east of Coleraine and five miles west of Ballycastle.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Angler's Rest
    Swann's Bridge
    Swann's Bridge
    Frame at Swann's Bridge
    Game of Throne's signage
    Picnic area at Swann's Bridge

    Limavady

    Address

    Seacoast Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9EF

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    Picturesque riverbank area overlooking the River Roe beneath Binevenagh Mountain – a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty of nature.

    Price

    Free
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    Belfast

    Address

    Belvoir Drive, Belfast, County Antrim, BT8 7QT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Managed by the Forest Service, Belvoir Park Forest is unique in the UK as it is a working forest within a city. Walks within the forest link to the Lagan River 'Towpath' and the Lagan Valley Regional Park.

    Price

    Free
  11. River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Black Bull Run, Ireland's First Alpine Coaster. Colin Glen, Mountain Entrance.
    River Rapid, Ireland's longest zipline. Available to book at Colin Glen.
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    SKYTrek High Ropes Course - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Indoor TrackMan Suite - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    TrackMan Driving Range - Colin Glen, Leisure Entrance
    Colin Glen Gruffalo Trail - Colin Glen, River Entrance
    Colin Glen 250m Forest Flyover Zipline, Mountain Entrance

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    163 Stewartstown Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT17 0HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9061 4115

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Colin Glen is Ireland’s leading adventure park - a land of storytelling and a state of the art sports park with world class attractions. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  12. Garvagh

    Address

    Northern Ireland Forest Service, 6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6003

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Travel 3 miles west of Garvagh town and you will begin to enter Gortnamoyagh Forest, which straddles the North Sperrins ridge. Gortnamoyagh Forest provides a rewarding experience for anyone looking to enjoy unspoilt and often remote areas of forest.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
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    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9077 6925

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Belfast Castle estate is situated on the lower slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in North Belfast. It contains both parkland and mature mixed woodland and offers superb views of the city from a variety of vantage points.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises - Reopened May 2024 Opening hours Sunday - Thursday 12pm-7pm Friday and Saturday 12pm-8pm Booking essential (For menus and to book visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/belfastcastle/eat-drink/cellar-restaurant )

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi - Belfast Public Wifi on site
    • Wi-fi available
  14. pyramid in garvagh forest
    dog walkers at garvagh forest
    cyclists and dog walkers at garvagh forest
    pyramid in garvagh forest
    dog walkers at garvagh forest
    cyclists and dog walkers at garvagh forest

    Garvagh

    Address

    6 Forest Road, Garvagh, County Londonderry, BT51 5EF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2955 6000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering 200 hectares, Garvagh forest is situated on the Western outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years onl to those only planted at the turn of the century.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Irvinestown

    Address

    346 Killadeas Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 4803

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The country park boasts beautiful woodland and lough shore walks, an insect garden and wildflower meadow. Castle Archdale was the main flying boat base during WWII, highlighted in an exhibition in the visitor centre entitled ‘Castle Archdale at War’.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    Edenderry Road, Belfast, County Down, BT8 8LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9064 7787

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    The National Trust

    Minnowburn is 128 acres of woodland and countryside, owned by the National Trust and situated between the Giant's Ring and Lagan. A network of paths allow visitors to enjoy all of the property, including a stunning viewpoint over the Lagan Valley.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Jetty at Portneal, Kilrea
    Aerial view of The Lake waterpark in Kilrea
    McLaughlin's Corner, Kilrea
    Manor House Golf Course
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea
    Jetty at Portneal, Kilrea
    Aerial view of The Lake waterpark in Kilrea
    McLaughlin's Corner, Kilrea
    Manor House Golf Course
    Frame at Portneal, Kilrea

    Kilrea

    Address

    Bann Road, Kilrea, County Londonderry, BT51 5RZ

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    A beautiful and historically important bridge within tranquil woodland, just outside the picturesque village of Kilrea.

    Price

    Free
  18. A large wooden structure that looks like a castle but doubles up as a childrens play structure in the middle of the forest
    A large wooden structure of the last unicorn standing on its 2 hind legs.  An information board with images and text and QR codes is to the right and
    Large wooden sculpture of a giant sitting on the ground leaning against a tree holding a big stick.
    A wooden structed of the witch from Hansel and Gretel standing in front of a small white hut with images of sweets painted on it.  in the background i
    Image of the new visitor centre at Pomeroy Forest.  Exterior wooden cladding with large square windows to the ground and a mixture of flat and slanted
    A green map of Pomeroy Forest showing yellow, blue and red routes through the Forest with a map key and numbers indicating the attractions along the r
    A large wooden structure that looks like a castle but doubles up as a childrens play structure in the middle of the forest
    A large wooden structure of the last unicorn standing on its 2 hind legs.  An information board with images and text and QR codes is to the right and
    Large wooden sculpture of a giant sitting on the ground leaning against a tree holding a big stick.
    A wooden structed of the witch from Hansel and Gretel standing in front of a small white hut with images of sweets painted on it.  in the background i
    Image of the new visitor centre at Pomeroy Forest.  Exterior wooden cladding with large square windows to the ground and a mixture of flat and slanted
    A green map of Pomeroy Forest showing yellow, blue and red routes through the Forest with a map key and numbers indicating the attractions along the r

    Pomeroy

    Address

    56 Tanderagee Road, Pomeroy, County Tyrone, BT70 3DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 3000 132 132

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Journey through nature and spark your imagination all year round. A diverse 176 hectare woodland offering gentle trails and an unparalleled experience for both young and old on the outskirts of Pomeroy.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free parking is available on site within the Courtyard and in front of the new Pomeroy Forest. Disabled access parking for cars, coaches and minibuses is available.
  19. Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough
    Trees
    The view from Redburn over Holywood and across Belfast Lough

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 65 reviews65 reviews

    Holywood

    Address

    Old Holywood Road, Holywood, County Down, BT4 2HL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9185 3621

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Redburn Country Park is set on an escarpment above Belfast Lough. There are 7km of pathways with spectacular views of Belfast and the south Antrim hills.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds
    Family on a bench looking over the lake at Hillsborough Forest
    Family walking through the tress at Hillsborough Forest
    An image of the front of Hillsborough Fort
    Child on slide at play park
    Woodland themed playpark in Hillsborough Forest
    An image of inside the walls of Hillsborough Fort grounds

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 9 reviews9 reviews

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    22 Large Park, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AL

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    The looped walk around the forest lake is a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers. Enjoy free entry to the forest, with on site parking available, and almost 200 acres with way-marked routes providing a…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Substantial free parking is available for 137 cars. There are 6 dedicated marked bays available for disabled visitors. Overflow parking is also available during weekends and school holidays. Bicycle racks are available for visitors who wish to cycle to the park, however bicycles are not permitted on the forest trails.
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