Iniscarn forest - Magherafelt

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Quick refreshing Walk into Iniscarn Forest to Slieve Gallion and back.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 369 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 369 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 490 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 121 m
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Description of the walk

Start : Iniscarn Forest entrance on the Iniscarn Road. (BT45 5NG)

(S/E) Entering the forest you will see a forest road heading straight (South-West), follow this road as it ascends through the forest. Continue along this forest road as it sweeps through the forest. You will pass on old house on your right.

(1) At this junction, take the path to the left (South-West) and continue along this path as it continues to take you up towards the summit (around 2.7 Km). Take time to enjoy the view.

(2) Continue along this path, it will narrow as you pass under the pylons, & follow it towards the top of the forest and Slieve Gallion.

(3) When you are done, retrace your step to return back to the starting point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 121 m - Iniscarn Road
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 170 m - Junction (left)
  3. 2 : km 3.29 - alt. 488 m - Path to the summit of Slieve Gallion
  4. 3 : km 3.6 - alt. 490 m - Slieve Gallion
  5. S/E : km 7.2 - alt. 121 m - Iniscarn Road

Notes

Start : Iniscarn Forest entrance on the Iniscarn Road. (BT45 5NG)

Driving to start : Iniscarn Forest is off the A29 Tobermore to Moneymore road. From here take the Iniscarn Road and continue along this road for just over 2 miles. The forest is on your left.

Parking : Parking is permitted at the entrance to the forest. Cars must not block the forest gates

Terrain : Forest road, track, country road

Public Transport : Translink .

Dog Policy : Must be kept on a lead. Please note that the land around the summit of Slieve Gallion is privately owned. Sheep graze these uplands and all dogs MUST be kept under control.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Worth a visit

Iniscarn contains many species of birds and animals. Buzzards can be seen in springtime displaying over the mature hardwood areas. Occasionally hen harriers can be spotted hunting on the open moorland next to the forest.

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