trail in Donegal, Ireland

Ards Forest Park

Woodland, beaches and headlands around Sheephaven Bay

Worth the wander

Marked trails move from deep forest to salt marsh, dunes and small sandy coves. Few Irish forest parks offer this much coastline within an easy network of loops.

Quick answers

Cost
Free trails · parking charge may apply
Time and distance
1-13 km loops
Parking
Main forest car park at the N56 entrance; check current barrier charge.

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Ards Forest Park, Creeslough, Co. Donegal

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