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Tollymore Forest Park – Tarred estate road separating parkland and forest in the eastern section of Tollymore Park - geograph.org.uk - 7161424📷 Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Tollymore Forest Park

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Nature

Old woodland along the Shimna River at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, with stone bridges, stepping stones and follies. Pay at the barrier on the way in; waymarked trails range from short loops to half-day walks.

Nearest town
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
54.2230, -5.9300
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Sunnyholme Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Tollymore Forest Park · 301 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Woodcroft Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Tollymore Forest Park · 189 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Windsor Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Tollymore Forest Park · 188 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • The Rock Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Tollymore Forest Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Carrick Little GlampingCampsite
    10 km from Tollymore Forest Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Slieve Croob CampingCampsite
    13 km from Tollymore Forest Park
    Drinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Tollymore Forest Park?

Tollymore Forest Park is in Newcastle, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.2230, -5.9300. It is about 26 km from Carlingford.

Can you camp near Tollymore Forest Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tollymore Forest, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Tollymore Forest Park?

Tollymore Forest Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

What is there to see near Tollymore Forest Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Silent Valley Reservoir (12 km), Castle Ward (28 km), Mount Stewart (42 km) and Monasterboice (59 km).

When is the best time to visit Tollymore Forest Park?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)