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Jul 20, 2020 · Gosford Forest Park is a 240-hectare park with diverse woodland and open parkland. It offers facilities for all the family, such as playparks, mountain bike trails, horse and walking trails and a pump track.
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- 7 Gosford Demesne, Markethill, BT60 1GD, County Armagh
Gosford Forest Park is a council run camping and caravan site based in Markethill, Armagh situated in the heart of the forest, with some 240 hectares of woodland and open parkland to enjoy. Open 365 days a year, this family friendly site has a play park, walking, pony and mountain bike trails and a pump track.
Open 365 days a year, this family friendly site has something for everyone, children’s play park, walking, pony and mountain bike trails, a pump track, or simply enjoy the wildlife or learn about the history of Gosford Castle and its historical features.
Gosford Forest Park is a forest park located outside Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The park, previously Gosford Demesne, was acquired by the Department of Agriculture in 1958 and comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland.
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Gosford Forest Park's visitor facilities have been improved with better walking, cycling and horse riding trails. New forest signage and map displays in the forest park will also give you a better understanding of the forest and its facilities. Some building work may still be ongoing and therefore some areas of the forest may have restricted access...
To arrange a special event or activity in this forest, such as sporting events or educational visits, email the Gosford Forest Park manager at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Sometimes there may be limited access to parts of the forest during timber harvesting work or other forest operations. Pay attention to safety signage.
A children's play area can be found beside the visitor car park and is open each day when the main forest park is open.
In 1958 Forest Service got Gosford Demesne from the Earl of Gosford, whose family was descended from the Acheson family. It was the Acheson’s who first established woodland, parkland and several buildings on the demesne more than 300 years earlier. Gosford Forest Park has several miles of paths and trails for visitors to see these historical featur...
From Armagh, follow the A28 Newry Road to Markethill. The entrance to the forest is signposted along this road.
While visiting Gosford Forest Park, enjoy seeing the magnificent herd of red deer; exploring the 16km of multi-use trails for walking, running, cycling and horse-riding; and for younger visitors, hours of fun in six play areas throughout the park.
Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Gosford Forest Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 249 to 711 feet in elevation gain.
