Gosford Forest Park, Castle Path
This path takes in the Arboretum and southern end of the Walled Garden before reaching the boundary of the privately owned Gosford Castle. From here the path leads through oak and Norway spruce plantations returning to the car park by the Rare Breed and Heritage Poultry enclosures and café.
County
Armagh
Distance
1.3 miles
OS Map
Sheet 19
Nearest Town
Armagh
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Parkland & Grassland, Woodland
Terrain
Easy level off-road paths
Grid Reference (Start)
H964405
Grid Reference (End)
H964405
Point of Interest
Aboretum, walled garden, views of Gosford Castle
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
The trail is well signposted from the car park and around the forest.
These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.
Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Signposted from Markethill.
Facilities
Car park (fee charged), Toilets (disabled access), Picnic areas, Way-marked/nature trails, Camping and Caravaning, Guided tours available
Publication
None
Publication Availability
N/A
