- Distance · Approx. circuit
- ~5.3 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Before your visit
- Start
- Tollymore main car park information board, J343325; red waymarkers
- Distance
- Approximately 5.3 km, complete circuit.
- Terrain
- Steps, gullies, roots and uneven surfaces; moderate gradients and some undefined edges.
- Dogs
- Keep dogs under control, clean up and use leads where signs or staff require.
- Facilities
- Parking, toilets and picnic facilities are listed at the park. Check current opening and charges; refreshments may not be available along the walk.
Checked 9 October 2026. WalkNI — Tollymore River Trail · Forest Service / nidirect — Tollymore Forest Park · Forest Service / nidirect — Walking in forests
For current opening, charges and access, check the operator before travelling. Bring what you need rather than relying on refreshments being open.
The walk
Follow the red waymarkers through Tollymore’s riverside woodland, past the Hermitage and back through the forest. An optional spur visits the White Fort; follow the signs for your chosen trail.
Underfoot
Forest paths with steps, roots, gullies and uneven surfaces. Some slopes are moderately steep. Wear sturdy footwear and take care beside the water.
Start & access
Start: Tollymore Forest Park main car park, near Bryansford. Source grid reference J343325.
The park entrance is signposted from the Newcastle–Bryansford road. Vehicle entry charges apply. Check Forest Service information and on-site signs for diversions in this working forest.
Route map & access at WalkNI — Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland
Give yourself enough time
Allow for your group’s pace, terrain, stops and daylight. Leave enough time and energy for the return journey.
Sources & walk details
Checked 8 October 2026. Original grade: Moderate. Distances rounded for comparison. Where time or ascent is unavailable, no estimate is supplied. A summit height is different from a walk’s total ascent. About the route information.