Fardross forest oak and beech

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One of the two walking trails to choose from in Fardross Forest. It's a perfect walk to stretch your legs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 20 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 19 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 135 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 109 m
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Fardross forest

Description of the walk

Start : Car park on A4 to Clogher, about two miles West of the village turn left into Fardross Road. There is a sign to the Clogher Valley Caravan Park. Drive for about one and a half miles and take a left signposted Fardross Road, parking is about 100m from this junction.

(S/E) Start in the car park and cross the bridge over the stream (East).

(1) At the junction, bear left, continue to follow the forest trail, passing by Oak and Beech Tress as you go. Continue to follow the path to be led back to the waypoint (1) and the start point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 115 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 116 m - Junction (Turn left)
  3. S/E : km 1.29 - alt. 116 m - Parking

Notes

Start : A4 to Clogher, about two miles west of the village turn left into Fardross Road. There is a sign to the Clogher Valley Caravan Park. Drive for about one and a half miles and take a left signposted Fardross Road, parking is about 100m from this junction.

Terrain : Gravel paths

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Picnic tables and car park

Dog Policy : Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.

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