Trail · County Donegal
Ards Forest Park - Green trail
2.8 km2 hrChallengingLoop100 m climbDogs on a lead
This relatively short but difficult trail takes the walker through some of the higher parts of Ards Forest Park. Following forest track, you will pass through semi-natural oak woodland and by the shores of Loughs Lily and Manus with panoramic views of Donegal's rugged Atlantic coastline.
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Outdoors in County Donegal this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 7.1 km awayIsland Roy - Oileán RuaidhIslandOileán Ruaidh or Island Roy is a truly magical retreat from the rush of the rest of the world. This tiny 65 hectare island, off the coast of Donegal, is so little known and secluded that it doesn't always feature on maps.
Nature spot · 8.2 km awayRos Goill (Rossguill Peninsula)BeachSet between the headlands of Melmore Head and Horn Head, this point on the Rosguill Peninsula in northeast Donegal offers dramatic open views over the Atlantic coastline.