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Castlewellan
- Visitor Guide |
| Address: | Castlewellan
Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland. |
| Postcode
| BT319BU |
| Telephone: |
Castlewellan Forest - 02890 524480 |
| e-mail | customer.forestservice@dardni.gov.uk |
| Fax: | Castlewellan
Forest - 02890 524570 |
| Map: | Castlewellan
Maps |
| Accommodation: |
'Touring in the Trees' is a ring of 11 small touring sites located so they can
be used as bases from which to explore the forest areas. Visitors can purchase
a permit giving the freedom of all 11 sites. |
| Essential
kit: | Tree identification guide. Binoculars for
wildlife watching. |
| Nature watching: | Woodland
wildlife. Gardens - the collection of trees and shrubs is set in beautiful surroundings
which also include fountains, ponds, ornamental gardens and stunning vistas. |
| Access: | Variable
terrain. |
| Getting there: | Castlewellan
is located just an hour's drive south of Belfast. Four miles drive from Newcastle,
County Down. |
| Opening times: | The
forest and Arboretum are open every day of the year from 10am until sunset. |
| Charges: | Car
£4.00; Motorbike £2; Minibus £10.
Pedestrian Access: Adult
£2; Child £0.50. |
