Ards Forest Park – Binngorm trail

Hiking Challenging

County

Donegal

Distance

3.9 km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Ascent

50 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · Ards Forest Park
  • Toilets
  • Dogs allowed

On forest road and path, this trail skirts around the wooded Ards Hill and runs out along the edge of Binngorm Point, giving great views onto Sheep Haven Bay. You can stroll on several sandy beaches, and keep a look out for the standing stone.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

0204060801000 km1.9 km3.9 km89 m

Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Food & drink

Nature & wildlife

Herring GullSpeckled WoodSilver-washed FritillaryGreen-veined WhiteRinglet

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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