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Ards Forest Park loop to Sheep Haven Bay

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Ards Forest Park loop to Sheep Haven Bay

Moderate

4.7

(9)

42

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Ards Forest Park loop to Sheep Haven Bay

03:40

13.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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9 m

Ards Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone in any season. The park covers approximately 1200 acres and encompasses a variety of habitats including sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, …

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604 m

Ards Forest Park Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

In this beautiful little corner of Donegal there are 9 different walking trails, each offering something different

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1.55 km

Sheephaven Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sheep Haven is a bay off the Atlantic Ocean on the north coast of Ireland. It offers multiple anchorages in a variety of coves in a tranquil rural setting, with some seasonal moorings at one of the village piers.

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5.03 km

View of Lough and Mountains in Ards Forest Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail emerges out to a stunning view. The terrain in Ards Forest Park is very varied and equally as rewarding with vistas like this.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

526 m

177 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.62 km

177 m

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Sunday 11 October

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12°C

85 %

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Comments

August 6, 2026,Ards forest park

I had also visited this park last year and wanted to do a longer round here this time.

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August 8, 2022,Ard Forest Park Donegal

The tour was conducted on the coast at low tide (low tide). That's why the track seems to run partially through water.

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