Learn

as you walk in Hillsborough Forest Park,

Co Down

History, Natural History
and Environment

Fort, Lake and Forest

Unwind your Mind with a Calming Walk on the Wild Side.
Connect with Nature in a Stunning Lake and Woodland Landscape
Learn about 400 years of Local History.
17th Century Fort with Royal Connections
Wild Flowers and Invasive Alien Plants
Wild Birds and North American Giant Trees
Harry Ferguson Aviation Memorial

"Parks......are more than places to play and picnic. They are places to learn and be inspired"

Grant W. Sharpe

A guide for this 'attraction' is no longer available. Formerly TGNI-registered , I have been forced to give up this registrationbut giving up this registration due to lack of 'customers' I

Familiar with local history, I am a retired scientist and educator, with interests in natural history, environment and landscape.

Your Self-Guided Walking Tour

"Not having an interpreter in a park is like inviting a guest to your house, opening the door and then disappearing" Gary Everhardt, Director US National Park Service.

I apologise for 'disappearing' but will remain available to give information by email to facilitate your own self-guided tours.

I. am sorry to report that I no longer offer guided walks, due to insufficient demand. Also, the Forest Park has become too popular to allow meandering groups. However the Park is still well worth a visit if you wish to see and learn to recognise a range of native and non-native trees, or to see the 17th century Fort .

If you are still interestedI I can offer practical guidance for your walks by email. Please contact me , John, on kirksdown@yahoo.co.uk.

Alternatively

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