Things to Do around Tollymore Park

Tollymore Park offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and touring cycling. The park features well-marked trails and routes suitable for different skill levels. Over 40 routes are available on komoot for these sports.

Tollymore Park is a popular destination, with more than 20,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The 47 routes in the park have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.

Tollymore Park offers trails suitable for beginners and easy walks, winding through woodlands and along the Shimna River. Specific options can be found in the Easy hikes around Tollymore Park guide. These routes provide accessible outdoor experiences.

Tollymore Park features a range of hiking trails, from gentle woodland walks to more challenging mountain treks. Trails follow the Shimna River and offer views of the Mourne Mountains. A comprehensive overview is available in the Hiking around Tollymore Park guide.

Yes, Tollymore Park offers mountain biking opportunities with natural trails that include technical elements like gaps, drops, and off-camber roots. The terrain provides elevation changes for descents. More details are available in the MTB Trails around Tollymore Park guide.

While dedicated road cycling paths within the immediate forest park are limited, the surrounding Mourne Mountains area is popular for road cycling. The park's fire roads can also be used for cycling. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Tollymore Park guide.

Tollymore Park features diverse woodlands, one of Ireland's oldest arboretums, and the Shimna River with 16 bridges, waterfalls, and grottos. Notable architectural follies include the Barbican Gate and the Hermitage. The park also offers views of the Mourne Mountains.

Tollymore Forest Park is generally dog-friendly, allowing dogs on trails. It is important for visitors to keep dogs under control, often on a leash, and to clean up after them. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas.

The 'long haul trail' in Tollymore Park is approximately 8 miles (13 km) long. This trail offers a more extensive experience of the park's diverse landscapes. It is one of the longer options for hikers and joggers.

Tollymore Park is home to various wildlife, including wild fallow deer, red and grey squirrels, pine martens, badgers, otters, and foxes. Mandarin ducks are regularly recorded on the Shimna River, which is unique in Ireland.

Komoot offers several guides for Tollymore Park, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Tollymore Park, Easy hikes around Tollymore Park, and MTB Trails around Tollymore Park. Guides are also available for jogging, road cycling, and touring cycling.

The official website for Tollymore Forest Park, providing information and booking for camping and touring, is available through the nidirect government website. The direct link is nidirect.gov.uk/services/tollymore-forest-park.

Tollymore Forest Park can be contacted by phone at +44 28 4372 2428. For assistance with booking or changing existing bookings, or from outside the UK, the number +44 28 6634 3165 is also provided for Forest Service.