Forests in County Londonderry

Aghadowey Forest

Aghadowey Forest is a collection of four small woodlands just North of Garvagh

Ballykelly Forest

Ballykelly Forest was purchased in 1910 and became the first state forest in Northern Ireland, when planting of 11 acres of douglas fir commenced in 1912

Banagher Forest

This is a large coniferous forest mostly planted with sitka spruce on the peat covered slopes. Broadleaves and larches have been planted in the richer alluvium soils in the valleys

Binevenagh Forest

These cliffs have been classified as an Area of Special Scientific Interest due to their geological and geomorphological features, and the corresponding vegetation

Cam Forest

This forest consists mainly of conifer species such as sitka and norway spruce, larch and lodgepole pine set on the mountainside overlooking the Roe Valley

Derrynoyd Forest

Derrynoyd Forest, originally an estate owned by Judge Torrens in the 1700's

Downhill Forest

Downhill Forest is a small mixed woodland of 83 hectares just inland from the North coast, near Castlerock

Garvagh Forest

Covering over 200 hectares, Garvagh Forest is situated on the outskirts of Garvagh, with trees from over 80 years old to those only planted at the turn of the 21st century

Glenshane Forest

This is a 1,000 hectare mainly coniferous forest with a large area of heather moorland which lies along the Glenshane pass on the main road between Belfast and Londonderry

Gortnamoyagh Forest

Gortnamoyagh Forest provides a rewarding experience for anyone wishing to enjoy scenic views and remote areas of forest

The B201 road leading to the Forest, correctly named as the Windyhill Road, is also known as the 'Murderhole Road' in recollection of the reputed activities of late 17th and early 18th century highwaymen who frequented the wider area