Argory lime tree Walk - Dungannon
The Lime Tree walk is an avenue of pollarded lime trees under planted by snowdrops and spring flowers. This walk passes The majestic Argory oak plantation, returning to the house by the main drive. This is an alternative shorter version of the Argory Blackwater river Walk - Dungannon.
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Dungannon walk
posted on 18/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 01/02/23
Description
Start : The Argory (BT71 6NA) Grid ref. NV 984 177
(S/E) From the car park near the reception and The Argory courtyard, follow the path towards the stone pavilion building with the narrow windows.
(1) Join the path to the left at the pavilion with the river on your right and the ha-ha wall on your left. Stay on this path and within a few minutes you will be under the canopy of lime trees. In February you will also be surrounded by a carpet of snowdrops.
At the end of the lime trees you can go past the Meadow cottage on the right and see the wildflower meadow throughout the season. Then return to the path which bends to the left. Continue following this around the treeline.
(2)On reaching the track, turn left and walk up the avenue and see The Argory in all its glory and then return at your starting point. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 24 m - The Argory car park
- 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 21 m - Pavilion - Blackwater River
- 2 : km 1.02 - alt. 21 m - Avenue
- S/E : km 1.62 - alt. 24 m - The Argory car park
Useful Information
Start : The Argory (BT71 6NA) Grid ref. NV 984 177
To get to the start by car: The Argory lies 4 miles from Charlemont. Drivers can leave the M1 at exit 13 and follow the brown signs. Grid ref. NV 984 177
Terrain: Variety of surface, riverside and woodland
Public transport : Translink
Facilities : Tea room, toilet facilities, picnic area and playground. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled toilets.
Dog policy : Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads
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During the walk or to do/see around
The Argory : An Irish gentry house built in the 1820s, set overlooking the River Blackwater. Look for the small but impressive rose garden, complete with sundial, leading into the pleasure grounds and featuring arbours and flanked by two pavillions.
See more information about the Argory here.
