This ancient woodland covers 170 hectares of rolling hills and valleys, featuring a mix of conifer and broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, badgers, and birds such as the tawny owl and wood warbler. A network of walking trails, including the 2.5-kilometer Castle Caldwell Trail, allows visitors to explore the forest's many hidden glades and scenic vistas.
Be careful and don't leave valuables in your car. Our car was broken into during the day around 4pm when there were also 2 others cars parked. My passport and wallet were stolen. A pain for a traveler. Irish people are wonderful but still don't let your guard down. A few naughty ones are out there.
I took my dog for a walk here today and was there for over a hour but I think my dog would have stayed longer if I'd allowed it. I followed the trail that ran alongside the Lough and then a while later took a right turn The path along the Lough was relatively easy, the other path wasn't hard but had a few more ups and downs to it but well worth the walk. I normally take the dog to Tullan Strand, Murvagh Beach or Lough Melvin but I think this might become our regular place for walks. The views across the Lough are stunning and although there was a bench to sit on there are also some rocks you can perch on and just soak in the view. In the forest walk I did bump into a few people, everyone was really friendly and chatty but if I'm honest I enjoyed it more when it was just me and my dog taking in the fresh air and the peace and quiet. The actual castle is covered in ivy and stuff and is sectioned off, so not much to see there.
Easy walking trails with some nice views. There are three walking trail routes that are clearly waymarked. We visited on a dry July afternoon and found the walk along the black trail to be reasonably easy. There are also some interesting ruins and other features. Car parking was free and plentiful. There was some litter along the trail. Unfortunately there was some dog fouling in the grass verges near the beginning of the walk. Overall I would recommend this as somewhere to visit if you live locally or are visiting the local area.
Excellent 4km walk with dog. Except for the "poisonous" water in the lake. There were signposts that you should not swim or drink the water in the lake.
Careful here! Our car got in broken into and our bags stolen! Don't leave valuables visible in the car! Nice walk though!!
Built in 1612 as part of the plantation of Ulster, Castle Caldwell has seen better days. Overgrown with Ivy, it's barely visible through the undergrowth but there's a lovely church ruin on the grounds. The jetty is also easy to access for a swim if you're brave with nice views of the lough.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Hiking
Picnic tables
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Be careful and don't leave valuables in your car. Our car was broken into during the day around 4pm when there were also 2 others cars parked. My passport and wallet were stolen. A pain for a traveler. Irish people are wonderful but still don't let your guard down. A few naughty ones are out there.
I took my dog for a walk here today and was there for over a hour but I think my dog would have stayed longer if I'd allowed it. I followed the trail that ran alongside the Lough and then a while later took a right turn The path along the Lough was relatively easy, the other path wasn't hard but had a few more ups and downs to it but well worth the walk. I normally take the dog to Tullan Strand, Murvagh Beach or Lough Melvin but I think this might become our regular place for walks. The views across the Lough are stunning and although there was a bench to sit on there are also some rocks you can perch on and just soak in the view. In the forest walk I did bump into a few people, everyone was really friendly and chatty but if I'm honest I enjoyed it more when it was just me and my dog taking in the fresh air and the peace and quiet. The actual castle is covered in ivy and stuff and is sectioned off, so not much to see there.
Easy walking trails with some nice views. There are three walking trail routes that are clearly waymarked. We visited on a dry July afternoon and found the walk along the black trail to be reasonably easy. There are also some interesting ruins and other features. Car parking was free and plentiful. There was some litter along the trail. Unfortunately there was some dog fouling in the grass verges near the beginning of the walk. Overall I would recommend this as somewhere to visit if you live locally or are visiting the local area.
Excellent 4km walk with dog. Except for the "poisonous" water in the lake. There were signposts that you should not swim or drink the water in the lake.
Careful here! Our car got in broken into and our bags stolen! Don't leave valuables visible in the car! Nice walk though!!
Built in 1612 as part of the plantation of Ulster, Castle Caldwell has seen better days. Overgrown with Ivy, it's barely visible through the undergrowth but there's a lovely church ruin on the grounds. The jetty is also easy to access for a swim if you're brave with nice views of the lough.
