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Garvagh Forest

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The new network Garvagh Mountain Bike Trails have now been officially launched (June 2019). Unfortunately all the though-forest trails are for Mountain Bike use only and there is no new forest trail provision for walkers who are expected to confine themselves to the existing network of forest roads (as shown above). On the plus sign new waymarks have been provided for walkers on the forest roads so it will make it easier for visitors without a map to find their way.

The new mountain bike facility looks very exciting, but it is sad that an opportunity to provide forest access for walkers has been missed.

For details see the Garvagh Forest Page on the Visit Causeway Coast and Glens Website.

Garvagh Forest only showing vehicle tracks which should remain usable for walkers

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Garvagh Forest

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Wood Anemones

In spring our deciduous woodlands throng with wildflowers before the trees get all their leaves and shade out the light. One of the earliest to take advantage of the spring light and warming weather, covering the forest floor with white stars from March to May, are the wood anemones.

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Bluebells

I think bluebells are one of the most romantic flowers – just imagine a springtime walk through beech woods just beginning to get the first flush of bright lime green foliage and beneath them a knee-high carpet of cerulean blue. The nodding heads just dance in the sunshine and the perfume is divine. Continue reading →