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Somerset Forest

Castleroe Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT51 3RL
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Somerset Forest is located on the south western boundary of Coleraine. Within the forest there is a range of walks of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. There is a short circular route to "Millennium Miles" standard, suitable for less able users. The paths are also suitable for jogging in conjunction with exercise apparatus situated in a fitness cluster close to the car park

Start Point:
C852304

Finish Point:
C852304

Route:
From the car park there are two waymarked paths that lead through a wide variety of broadleaved and conifer trees. These paths can be used for jogging. There is also a fitness cluster of exercise apparatus situated next to the car park. Guidance on how to use it safely and effectively is given on an illustrated lectern.

Distance:
2 miles

Terrain:
Gravel paths,...Read More

About

Somerset Forest is located on the south western boundary of Coleraine. Within the forest there is a range of walks of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. There is a short circular route to "Millennium Miles" standard, suitable for less able users. The paths are also suitable for jogging in conjunction with exercise apparatus situated in a fitness cluster close to the car park

Start Point:
C852304

Finish Point:
C852304

Route:
From the car park there are two waymarked paths that lead through a wide variety of broadleaved and conifer trees. These paths can be used for jogging. There is also a fitness cluster of exercise apparatus situated next to the car park. Guidance on how to use it safely and effectively is given on an illustrated lectern.

Distance:
2 miles

Terrain:
Gravel paths, easy walking

Point of interest:
Herons, squirrels, other wildlife

Facilities:
Refreshments and toilets available in Coleraine.

Publication:
None

Nearest town:
Coleraine

OS map:
Sheet 4

Accessible terrain:
Off road unsurfaced paths Read Less

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  • Free (parking charges may apply)

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Road Directions

Somerset Forest is located one mile south of Coleraine on the A54 Kilrea Road.

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