Tollymore Forest Park is a large public forest at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, with river walks, bridges, open glades, and an old arboretum landscape. The arboretum planting began in 1752 and includes heritage trees alongside redwood interest within one of Northern Ireland’s best-known parkland forests.
Visit information
- Access
- Open to public
- Last verified
- 01 May 2026
- Access note
- Car park charge. Pedestrian entry free.
- Opening times
- Open year-round from 10am to dusk.
- Official site
- nidirect.gov.uk/articles/tollymore-forest-park
Redwood species here
Native to the fog belt of coastal California and Oregon, coast redwoods are the tallest trees on Earth. In Britain they thrive where rainfall, humidity, and sheltered woodland conditions echo their native range, forming narrow, soaring avenues and groves with reddish fibrous bark and flat fern-like foliage.
Well-established specimens, good for comparison with native conifers.
Several mature trees along the river walks
About this place
About Tollymore Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park is located in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Species Present
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
The tallest trees on Earth, coast redwoods can exceed 100 metres in their native California. Less common in Britain than giant sequoias, they prefer sheltered, moist locations and can still reach impressive heights in the UK. The tallest known coast redwood in Britain is over 50 metres.
Access
This location appears to be publicly accessible. Please check locally for current opening times and any admission charges.
Data sourced from Redwood World (redwoodworld.co.uk) and enriched by Redwood Finder.