A beautiful forest park in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains with mature coast redwoods alongside a varied collection of heritage trees. The park straddles the Shimna River and offers spectacular walks through mixed woodland with occasional glimpses of the Mournes above.
Visit information
- Access
- Open to public
- Access note
- Car park charge. Pedestrian entry free.
- Opening times
- Open year-round from 10am to dusk.
- Official site
- nidirect.gov.uk/articles/tollymore-forest-park
Redwood species here
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Well-established specimens, good for comparison with native conifers.
Several mature trees along the river walks
Sources
- Tollymore Forest Park — NI Directofficialnidirect.gov.uk