Day out with the family!
An unplanned day trip to Slieve Gullion Forest Park, situated just outside Newry in Northern Ireland. A bright and sunny Sunday morning we decided to pack to car and just aim for the forest park. Not knowing what to expect because we had never been before. Upon arriving in the car we seen a enormous wooden play park and beside the park an indoor and outdoor dining cafe, serving both hot and cold meals alongside teas, coffees and buns.
Not knowing much about the forest park we looked at the map situated at the top of the car park we decided to walk the “Giants Liar” which is an enchanted woodland walk, with many fairy stops along the way. This walk is definitely most suited for families with young children because as you get around the woodland walk you will discover life size fairy houses to play in with their own rope bridges to enter. The Giants Lair is a really well thought of design bringing in the attention of families who are out for a little daily stroll.
After our walk, we hopped back into the car and decided to take the scenic drive around the higher parts of the forest park to were we witnessed stunning views over Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. The scenic drive is just a loop and is one way due to the roads being very narrow therefore bringing you back to where you started in the forest park car park.
If you have small children or just fancy a brisk enchanted walk, Slieve Gullion Forest Park is one park to tick off your list!