The great thing about woodlands is that they offer little windows into the past. If you know what you're doing, you can get a rough idea of the age of a forest.
Our woodlands offer amazing opportunities for wildlife watching. Why not take a few tips from the Nature's Calendar team and try your hand at deer watching or birding?
Castlewellan - Visitor Guide
Address:
Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland.
'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.
