Glenariff Forest Park

Glenariff Forest Park spreads across 1,185 hectares in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where the Glenariff glen meets dense woodland. Managed by the Northern Ireland Forest Service, the park combines a National Nature Reserve with walking paths, a waterfall route, and visitor facilities. Its landscape shelters rare plants and animals, including red squirrels, hen harriers, and Irish hares. The Forest Service oversees both conservation and timber production in the area. The Waterfall Walkway, upgraded along its three-mile length, passes through the nature reserve and reveals three waterfalls along the way. The route includes forest trails, riverside walks, and viewing points designed for plant life such as ferns, liverworts, and mosses. Visitors can also find a centre, shop, and seasonal camping and dining options. Horse riding is available, and the park’s rocky gorges support a variety of wildlife. Beyond its natural attractions, the forest serves as a working timber site where coniferous trees are harvested. The park’s mix of conservation and activity makes it a place where scenery and practical forestry meet. Paths wind through glens and beside streams, offering views of waterfalls and woodland. The reserve’s protected status ensures rare species remain undisturbed while visitors explore its paths.