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Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Feb 2012 COUNTY LONDONDERRY Aghadowey Forest, is a collection of four small woodlands just North of Garvagh. Ballykelly Forest was purchased in 1910 and became the first state forest in Northern Ireland, when planting of 11 acres of douglas fir commenced in 1912. Banagher Forest, this is a large coniferous forest mostly planted with sitka spruce on the peat covered slopes. Broadleaves and larches have been planted in the richer alluvium soils in the valleys. Binevenagh Forest, these cliffs have been classified as an Area of Special Scientific Interest due to their geological and geomorphological features, and the corresponding vegetation. Cam Forest, this forest consists mainly of conifer species such as sitka and norway spruce, larch and lodgepole pine set on the mountainside overlooking the Roe Valley. Derrynoyd Forest, originally an estate owned by Judge Torrens in the 1700's. Downhill Forest is a small mixed woodland of 83 hectares just inland from the North coast, near Castlerock. Garvagh Forest, covering over 200 hectares, Garvagh Forest is situated on the outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years old to those only planted at the turn of the 21st century. Glenshane Forest, this is a 1,000 hectare mainly coniferous forest with a large area of heather moorland which lies along the Glenshane pass on the main road between Belfast and Londonderry. Gortnamoyagh Forest, provides a rewarding experience for anyone wishing to enjoy scenic views and remote areas of forest. Grange Park Forest, the B201 road leading to the Forest, correctly named as the Windyhill Road, is also known as the 'Murderhole Road' in recollection of the reputed activities of late 17th and early 18th century highwaymen who frequented the wider area. Iniscarn Forest, is a small wood consisting of just over 130 hectares lying to the west of Desertmartin village. Learmount Forest, covers 118 hectares of the foothills at the northern face of the Sperrin Mountains. Loughermore Forest, is predominately an upland, coniferous forest covering over 1,340 hectares. Loughermore East Forest, is a predominately coniferous forest covering approximately 340 hectares. Moyola Forest, covers 47 hectares in two blocks, Moyola and Drumlamph, north of Castledawson. Muff Glen Forest, is nestled in a valley, just half a mile south of Eglinton. Somerset Forest, this wood is situated one mile south of Coleraine on the A54 Kilrea Road. Springwell Forest, is a predominantly coniferous woodland situated in rolling landscape, between Coleraine and Limavady, overlooking the North Coast. 23
COUNTY ARMAGH Ballymoyer Forest, this is a coniferous wood on National Trust land. There is a pleasant woodland trail in this forest in Co Armagh. Camlough Forest, located on the hills overlooking Newry. Carnagh Forest, a small coniferous woodland near the village of Keady on the road towards Castleblayney. Cold Brae Forest, a remote coniferous woodland near Newtownhamilton. Drumbanagher Forest, a small predominantly coniferous woodland, managed in close proximity to a private estate near the village of Poyntzpass. Fathom Forest, exceptional views over forest and Carlingford Lough. The Fews Forest, this forest is divided into around 40 individual forest blocks and bisected by numerous public roads including, the Newtownhamilton to Keady Road. Gosford Forest Park, comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland. Loughall Forest, this is a mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland located beside the village of Loughall. Seagahan Forest, a small coniferous woodland adjacent to Seagahan Reservoir. Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Jan 2012 Slieve Gullion Forest Park, this Forest Park is located on the side of a steeply rising mountain within the ‘Ring of Gullion Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. 24
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