If a gentler walk is more to your liking there are lots of choices, from the manicured grounds of stately homes and castles to beautiful waymarked trails through forest parks.
Magnificent Montalto Estate in County Down sits on a 160-hectare site, within which a variety of gardens can be explored and trails followed through gorgeous natural woodland.
In County Fermanagh, stately Crom Castle is home to the largest area of oak woodland in Northern Ireland and the oldest yew trees in Ireland. The 800-hectare demesne on the shores of Upper Lough Erne is a tranquil landscape of islands, woodland and historic ruins and a wonderful place to walk whatever the weather.
Also in County Fermanagh is Lough Navar Forest, one of the jewels in the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. It extends across 2,600 hectares of bog, heath, lakeland, woodland and coniferous forest. Rich in natural and historical antiquities, the forest boasts a network of walking trails of varying length along mountain trails, lakeshore paths and country lanes, ensuring there is something for every type of walker.
Forget the winter blues, lace up your walking shoes and discover Northern Ireland’s dramatic landscape.
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