Forest recreation charges
These are the charges for use of additional facilities within specific forests. Charges apply to vehicles, people and to some activities and organised events. Details of concessions for charities and community groups are also included, as well as prices for caravanning and camping.
Forest daily charges 2013
All fees should be paid on entry to forests. Chip and Pin payment is now available.
| Forest | Car | Minibus | Coach | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollymore Forest | £4.50 | £12.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Castlewellan Forest | £4.50 | £12.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Glenariff Forest | £4.50 | £12.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Gosford Forest | £4.50 | £12.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Drum Manor Forest | £3.50 | £10.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Gortin Glen Forest | £3.50 | £10.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Ballypatrick Forest | £3.50 | £10.50 | - | £2.30 |
| Portglenone Forest | £3.50 | £10.50 | £32.00 | £2.30 |
| Florencecourt Forest** | - | - | - | - |
**Please contact the National Trust for charges at Florencecourt Forest.
Pedestrian charges
In general, pedestrians will not be charged for access to forests - unless there are compelling reasons to do so.
If charges are applied they will be £1 to £2 for adults and £0.50 for children.
Other charges - including annual permits for cars, minibuses and 'Touring in the Trees'
| Permit/activity | Full rate | Concession for over 60's |
|---|---|---|
| Annual car permit | £48.00 | £24.00 |
| Annual minibus permit | £85.00 | £42.50 |
| Annual Motorcycle Permit | £22.50 | £11.25 |
Duplicate annual permit (Administrative charge) |
£10.00 | - |
| Wedding photographs | £50.00 | - |
| Horse (day) | £8.50 | - |
| Horse (year) | £85.00 | - |
| Horse (club)*** | £195.00 | - |
| Organised events | The fee is normally set to recover the cost of the service provided. Please contact your local forest office to discuss requirements. |
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| Annual 'Touring in the Trees' permit | £160.00 | - |
***For events booked at the one time - a £195 fee will apply per forest charge irrespective of the number of forest areas used.
Concessions for charities and community groups
| Number of visits | Rate of charge |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 visits**** | nil |
| More than 2 visits | 50 per cent of normal access charges |
****Where the cost to the Forest Service is less than £50 per occasion and the activity is consistent with the management of the forest.
Caravan and camping charges
High season (Good Friday until 30 September)
| Forest | Individual units per pitch per night |
Caravan club events per pitch per night |
|---|---|---|
| Tollymore Forest | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Castlewellan Forest | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Glenariff Forest | £13.50 | £12.00 |
| Gosford Forest | £16.50 | £15.00 |
| Drum Manor Forest | £13.50 | £12.00 |
Low season (1 October until the Thursday before Easter)
| Forest | Individual units per pitch per night |
Caravan club events per pitch per night |
|---|---|---|
| Tollymore Forest | £11.50 | £10.00 |
| Castlewellan Forest | £11.50 | £10.00 |
| Glenariff Forest | £10.50 | £9.00 |
| Gosford Forest | £11.50 | £10.00 |
| Drum Manor Forest | £10.50 | £9.00 |
Electricity points are available for £1.50 per each 24 hour period, or part thereof.
Basic camping sites for organised youth groups
The following charges apply for groups using youth sites.
| Number of people | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 to 16 people | £2.80 per person |
| 17 people or more | £2.30 per person |
A non-refundable deposit of £20 is required per group booking.
Apply for permits for vehicles and activities online
You can download forms to apply for permits for vehicles and activities in forests online in our Do it online section.
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