Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Glenariff Forest Park
In or near Carnlough.
Glenariff Forest Park is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glenariff Forest Park is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.0103°, -6.1206°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Glenariff Forest Park is located in Northern Ireland and is known as the Queen of the Glens. The park spans over 1,000 hectares and features planted woodlands, lakes, and areas for outdoor recreation and conservation.
From the Wikipedia article
Glenariff Forest Park is an 1185 hectare (2928 acre) forest in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is part of Glenariff glen itself. The forest is managed by the Northern Ireland Forest Service. The park includes a National Nature Reserve, and a waterfall walkway, along with other amenities including a restaurant, camping site, visitor centre and shop. The park is home to many ferns, liverworts and mosses, as well red squirrels, hen harriers and Irish hares.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The park is part of Glenariff glen itself. The forest is managed by the Northern Ireland Forest Service, the state body responsible for forestry in the province, which is part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. It covers 1000 hectares.
Description
The Waterfall Walkway, opened 80 years ago, has been significantly upgraded along its 3-mile length which passes through a National Nature Reserve. There are three waterfalls, several forest trails and riverside walks, as well as a visitor centre, shop, and seasonal caravan/camping site and restaurant. Horseriding is also available in the park.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.0103, -6.1206
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT44 0QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Official site
- www.nidirect.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3364373 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glenariff Forest Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Antrim Hills waterfall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenariff Forest Park?
- Glenariff Forest Park is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT44 0QX).
- What is Glenariff Forest Park?
- Glenariff Forest Park is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glenariff Forest Park?
- Drivers can use postcode BT44 0QX.
- Is Glenariff Forest Park free to visit?
- Yes, Glenariff Forest Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glenariff Forest Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT44 0QX. It sits within the East Antrim parliamentary constituency.