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Castle Caldwell Forest is a 200-hectare ancient woodland area with mixed broad-leaf comprising of ash, beech, oak, and holly as well as coniferous lowland forest located on a peninsular along the northern shores of Lower Lough Erne. Castle Caldwell is an outstanding site, for not only its peninsular position on the rugged shoreline of Lower Lough Erne but also for the dominated views of the remnants of the Castle estate itself.
The forest is located approximately 5 miles / 8km from Belleek, via the Boa Island Road.
Beech Wood Walk
Distance: 1 mile / 1.5km
Time: 45 minutes
Grade: Easy
Terrain: All types, mostly forest track
Route: Clockwise circular
Wheelchair accessible: No
Map: Discoverer Series OSNI Sheet 17 Lower Lough Erne; Activity Map OSNI Upper and Lower Lough Erne
Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control and waste disposed of
The first part of the walk is along the peninsula shore. The path follows the new foreshore which is populated by alder and willow trees. Along the North facing stretch of the peninsula, views over Lower Lough Erne towards Boa Island and Kesh can be enjoyed before the path drifts away into the forest. The final stretch of the walk meanders through an area of broadleaf woodland, before opening up to reveal fine views of Castle Caldwell rising high above the forest floor.
Facilities: car parking, interpretation, picnic area, a jetty and three walking trails.
