Downhill Forest — Local services in Downhill

Lovely forest at any time of year. On the road from Coleraine to Downhill just opposite Bishop's Gate but thankfully not owned by NT so free. Different gradients of paths but nothing arduous. A bit muddy underfoot so wear sturdy shoes. Pretty pond surrounded by native trees and shrubs and lots of ducks doing what ducks do in the water. Great echoing noise when they quack . Fabulous chorus of birdsong and just a really pleasant walk. Part of the forest is under construction at the moment, something to do with water filtration I think but sign says it should take 12 weeks having started in January. Public sector so...

A brilliant forest walk which contrasts with the beach and coastline which is so near but so different.

It’s rare on the Causeway Coast to find such an ancient woodland, and some of the trees are very aged and worth getting up close to.

There are excellent paths for walking, and other routes for mountain bikes, and every time you go, you experience something extra, whether the ducks and ducklings, or the landscape which varies...

Gorgeous forest for a walk with the dog. Lots of easily accessible trails with clean streams and beautiful scenery. An abundance of wild garlic grows in Spring, which you can smell from the roadside! Definitely going on my list of favourite forests in...