Tollymore Park
Park Forested riverside estate and former Game of Thrones location
Tollymore Park near Newcastle, County Down offers riverside trails, stone follies and forest glades; visitors hike toward the Mourne foothills and explore estate-era features and filming locations.
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Tollymore Forest Park is a public forest park in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated at the foothills of the Mourne Mountains near the town of Newcastle. It was established as a state forest park in 1955 and combines managed woodland, riverside glens and designed landscape features from the former estate. Visitors use a network of waymarked walking trails that pass stone-built bridges over the River Shimna, areas of mixed woodland and riverside glens. The park has been used as a filming location for television productions, and it is popular for walking, picnicking and birdwatching.
- Best viewpoints: Several carved stone bridges span the River Shimna and offer good short walks and photographic viewpoints within the park.
- Film location: Filming for television programmes, including sequences from a major fantasy series, used locations within the park; some marked trails lead past notable filming spots.
How to Get to Tollymore Park #
Tollymore Forest Park lies near Bryansford, about 12 km south of Newcastle, County Down, and about 40 minutes’ drive from Belfast. The main car park is off the B39 road near the park entrance; local buses serve Newcastle from Belfast and provide the nearest public transport option.
Tips for Visiting Tollymore Park #
- Arrive early to walk the River Shimna glade before dog walkers and picnickers increase in number.
- Seek out the Hermitage and the stone bridges-these small follies are atmospheric and make excellent photography subjects.
- One of the best ways to visit is to follow the marked trails from the Tollymore Park entrance near Bryansford village; the car park fills quickly on weekends.
Best Time to Visit Tollymore Park #
Spring through autumn provides the best walking conditions; winter trails may be slippery.
Weather & Climate near Tollymore Park #
Tollymore Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1046 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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