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5. Hillsborough Forest Park
Hillsborough Forest is set in the picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough and sits just a few minutes’ walk from Hillsborough Castle, adjacent to Hillsborough Fort. A popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers, the forest covers an area of almost 200 acres and has way-marked routes providing a variety of different walks to suit everyone. Photo: Michael Cousins
6. Tollymore Forest Park
Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year. Photo: Michael Cousins
7. Divis Mountain
Lough Trail: A gentle, circular 0.9 mile (1.45km) walk, this trail leads you across the open hills on a wide, flat and gently sloping path. Lough Neagh, the Sperrins and further afield can be viewed on a clear day. The starting point is opposite the Long Barn. This trail takes 30 minutes to complete. Photo: x
8. Whytes Estate Loughbrickland
Enjoy a quiet stroll along woodland paths and country lane within this small, family owned estate located on the edge of the pretty village of Loughbrickland. This route forms part of the Loughbrickland Historic Trail developed by a partnership between the former Banbridge District Council, now Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, the former Loughbrickland and District Community Association, Loughbrickland Historical Group and the owner, Dr Jean Whyte – assisted by funding from the Heritage Lottery and Rural Development Fund. Photo: Paul Byrne Photography