We’ve compiled a list of beautiful forest walks in and around Co Armagh that will ensure you, your family and your four-legged friends can have an enjoyable day out.
From serene woodlands to captivating views, these walks provide the perfect opportunity to embrace the calmness of nature and surround yourself by the sounds and sights of unique landscapes and fascinating wildlife.
Here are 12 of the most eye-catching walks you can take throughout forests in the area.
9. Ardress House - Ladies Mile
Situated outside Portadown, Ladies Mile is a 1km circular woodland walk around the elegant 17th Century Ardress house.A relatively easy route, there are some bridges and stiles to walk through which could prove inaccessible to some people.Make sure to venture into the beautiful terraced rose garden and take a farmyard tour where you can learn about how the farmyard operated 200 years ago and even watch some goats in action. For more information, go to nationaltrust.org.uk/ardress-house Photo: National Trust
10. Craigavon Lakes Circular
This serene Craigavon walk can be tackled in under an hour and is the perfect choice for anyone after a brief step into nature. Forming a loop, it allows you to soak in the peaceful atmosphere, walking past tranquil lakes and crossing a railway bridge to get to a Local Nature Reserve which showcases wildflowers, butterflies and orchids. For more information, go to alltrails.com/craigavon-lakes-circular Photo: Pixabay
11. Loughgall Forest
Loughgall Forest’s two-mile walk boasts a mixture of conifer and broadleaf trees, taking you on a peaceful loop around the shore of Loughgall.Not only is this one of the Highway to Health waymarked routes, but Loughgall also offers junior adventure trail, golf course and a coarse fishing lake. For more information, go to walkni.com/loughgall-country-park-bridlepath Photo: unsplash