The Giant's Lair is situated beside the Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark. It is free to walk round and explore, but there are optional guided tours from Fairy Bluebelle Blossom available though Sticky Fingers – contact them on (028) 3025 7885 to book.

What time does Slieve Gullion open?

Opening Times

* Slieve Gullion Forest Park is open daily from 08:00 until sunset.

Can you drive to the top of Slieve Gullion?

This is a review of climbing Slieve Gullion. You have to drive (or you could walk, if you have time) up the one-way system forest drive until you arrive at a car park at the top. ... Continue climbing up over much rougher, steeper large rocks and ledges to reach the summit.

How hard is Slieve Gullion?

Slieve Gullion Circular is a 8.5 mile loop trail located near Drumad, County Louth, Ireland that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

When did Gullion last erupt?

It was thought that Slieve Gullion was made up of altered layers of lava that were erupted from the volcanoes here around 60 million years ago. A more favoured explanation however suggests that the layers of dark basalt-like rock and light granitelike rock never erupted as lava at the surface.

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Is Slieve Gullion an extinct volcano?

Slieve Gullion Loop, County Armagh.

Discover a true hidden gem with a walk in Ireland on the Best Extinct Volcano, the Slieve Gullion Loop in County Armagh – This walk is centered on the craggy heather covered hills of a circular ring dyke volcano that erupted over 50 million years ago.

How long does it take to climb Camlough Mountain?

When you come to the Masts if you are still feeling energetic there's a track up the side that will take you to the summit of Camlough Mountain, a journey of about 30 minutes on foot (Leave the bike!).

Is Slieve Gullion steep?

Opposite the car park there is a trail and steps that lead up to Slieve Gullion. They are steep and lead to a walkable trail up to a little rock shelter that gives a little bit of history of the area. Continue climbing up over much rougher, steeper large rocks and ledges to reach the summit.

Is Slieve Gullion hard to climb?

This mountain path is initially steep but the slope becomes easier as you climb passing over a stile and eventually reach a stone shelter. Past the shelter the path becomes steep again as you approach the summit of Slieve Gullion and the Southern Cairn.

Can you walk up Slieve Gallion?

Slieve Gallion 526.6m mountain, Sperrin Mountains E: Magherafelt Hills Ireland at MountainViews.ie.

How long is Slieve Gullion fairy trail?

A 10km drive around the slopes of Slieve Gullion offers visitors spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. And a leisurely walk around the walled garden is a must, as is a 2km walk through the mostly broadleaf mature woodland of Hawthorn Hill.

Is Slieve Gullion wheelchair friendly?

This is an area of natural terrain so appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is recommended. The Playpark and Giant's Lair are steep in places but are accessible by wheelchair users and children's buggies. It is recommended that you do not use Sat Nav to reach Slieve Gullion Forest Park and follow the signs.

Is Hillsborough Lake open?

The forest is open from dawn till dusk every day. Admission and car parking is free. Within Hillsborough Forest, the 17th Century Hillsborough Fort can be seen, built on the sight of an old stronghold, founded by Peter Hill in 1630.

How many mountains are in Northern Ireland?

It contains 17 named peaks, 10 of which are over 500 m high.

Where is the Gruffalo trail Belfast?

The characters from the much loved picture book, The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, have been brought to life along this trail at Colin Glen Forest Park in Belfast.

How do you climb Slieve Commedagh?

The true summit of Slieve Commedagh (765m) is only slightly higher and can be reached by taking a 90 degree right turn. It is marked by a cairn. Returning to the wall, continue onwards in descent along the wall where you will see the granite monoliths above the Pot of Legawherry ("The Hollow of the Cauldron").

How long is Glenariff Forest walk?

Length. The route is circular and has a distance of 5.9 miles (8.9km), reaching an elevation of around 300 metres. It should take between 2-3 hours, depending on pace.

How high is Camlough?

Camlough Mountain [Sliabh gCuircin] is a mountain summit in the region in the county of Newry, Mourne and Down, Ireland. Camlough Mountain [Sliabh gCuircin] is 423 metres high with a prominence of 285 metres.

Are dogs allowed in Slieve Gullion?

Dogs are allowed. Dogs are not allowed in the Adventure Playpark, and must be 'under control' at all times in the rest of the Forest Park. Grounded Café, the Visitor Information Office and toilets are all situated in the Slieve Gullion Courtyard.

Are the Mourne mountains volcanoes?

The granite that forms the Mourne mountains was originally intruded deep into the Earth's crust at around the same time (around 56 million years ago) that the volcanoes which formed the Giant's Causeway were erupting further to the north.

What mountains are in the Ring of Gullion?

The Mournes and Slieve Croob and Ring of Gullion Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, filled with dizzying peaks, rolling valleys, tranquil forests and golden coastline, are ready and waiting to be discovered, enjoyed, experienced and never forgotten.