Site Name:
National Grid Reference
G 845 040 Understanding grid references
Ordnance Survey Ireland Discovery Series:
33
Location
The Forest Park is situated on the N4 13km west of Carrick on Shannon and 4 km east of Boyle. Download location map
How do I get there?
The Forest Park is situated on the N4 13km west of Carrick on Shannon and 4 km east of Boyle.
Parking Info
| No of car spaces: | 350 |
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Lough Key Forest Park
Features:
- National Waymarked Ways Trail Head
- Public toilet
- Picnic Site
- Playground
- Barbecue
- Boat launch
- Campsite
- Caravan park
- Walking Trails
- Viewing Points
- Waymarked Trails
- Fishing Platforms
- Historic buildings
Activities:
Walking/Hiking
Camping
Caravaning
Fishing
Boating/Canoeing
Site Description
Lough Key Forest Park forms part of what was the Rockingham Estate which was owned by the King Family. The King Family acquired the lands in the mid 17th century. Prior to this
the lands were part of the kingdom of the Mc Dermotts who were an old Gaelic family.
Lough Key has for many centuries drawn people from near and far to its spectacular views, exuberant wildlife, historic buildings and islands. Now after major development this historic backdrop encompasses a landmark cluster of unique attractions serving the needs of a 21st century visitor with a new lakeside Centre providing an ideal base for gentle leisurely activities or more energetic pursuits in the Park.
The ‘Lough Key Experience’ will take you on an engaging audio journey through the history, flora and fauna of the Park using the 19th century underground tunnels, the refurbished Moylurg viewing tower and a contemporary Tree Canopy Walk, the first of its kind in Ireland. This 300m long creation of timber and steel gently rises 9m above the woodland floor offering an engaging ‘birds eye’ view of nature as it meanders through the treetops offering panoramic views of the island-studded lake.
The innovative weather independent Boda Borg is a unique Swedish concept containing fun-filled activities, imaginative puzzles and enjoyable tasks but no instructions! Once you enter the challenging two-storey Boda Borg only teamwork using countless different skills, ingenuity, trial and error will allow you to progress from room to room.
The outdoor Adventure Play Kingdom is an enclosed and stimulating play area for children with towers, slides, climbing frames, roundabouts, swings, puzzles and other innovative play equipment providing hours of entertainment for a variety of ages and abilities.
You can also stay in our Caravan and Camping Park for a few nights and take time to explore the 350 hectare estate from its 19th century parkland with majestic trees, follies, bridges and canals to the numerous walks and trails through the native woodlands, Bog Garden and Coillte forests.
Contact us…
By Post: Lough Key Forest & Activity Park,
Rockingham, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland
By Web: www.loughkey.ie
By Telephone: +353 71 9673122
Contact Info
| Contact name: | John Tarmey |
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| Contact email: | tarmey_@coillte.ie |
