Garry Forest
The size of this forest is deceptive as only 311.6 hectares of the actual forest area is planted and the remaining 40 per cent is made up of open ground.
An extensive portion of the open ground is a National Nature Reserve and an area has also been further designated as an Area of Special Scientific Interest. This is due to the area containing one of the largest areas of undamaged lowland raised bog in Northern Ireland. The boundaries of these areas are very difficult to define on the ground and they can be challenging walking for inexperienced walkers.
The planted blocks contain little by the way of roads. Garry Wood contains a number of dead end roads which means walkers often have to retrace their steps if they only use the forest roads. The wood at Heagles contains no forest roads and as such is rarely used by walkers. Garry however is one of the few forest areas where the cutting of turf banks is still actively being carried out.
The Cache
A Small camo bison containing only a log. BYOP. Located about 8m from the trail.
Trails can be quite muddy so wear appropriate footwear.