Fathom Forest 🌲 📍 Ring of Gullion / Newry If you’re heading to the Ring of Gullion for a scenic stroll with your pup, the Fathom Forest section is a fantastic choice. Parking at Flagstaff Viewpoint Car Park gives you easy access, and a short walk downhill leads straight to the forest entrance (no signage but easy to spot). The trail takes you through mixed woodland with lots of hills, taking around 1-1.5 hours at a relaxed pace. There is an option to continue on the do the entire fathom circular loop, or towards Victoria Lock, however we circled back towards the entrance as this one took it out of us! There’s plenty of space for sniffing and exploration, though lots of fallen trees to navigate through and often difficult terrain so not great for older dogs. There are also some steep hills off the path to be mindful of. The forest feels secluded, and we met no others on this trail despite it being a weekend. 🏠 Facilities: • Car parking at Flagstaff Viewpoint Car Park • Nearby viewpoints with stunning views of Slieve Gullion and the surrounding hills 👍 Pros: -Peaceful woodland setting -Mixture of shaded and open trails -Streams to paddle in 👎 Cons: -Paths can be muddy and hard to navigate -Some uneven and difficult terrain -Limited facilities beyond parking 🐶 Our ratings: -Cleanliness 3/5 -Space 4/5 -Quietness 4/5 -Off Lead 4/5 -Fun 5/5 🌻 Reactive friendly: Yes – the quiet forest trails are great for reactive pups, but the walk via a road with no pavement may be a struggle for some. 💜 Perfect for: -Scenic forest walks -Off lead exploration -A tired dog at the end of it! Have you wandered through Fathom Forest yet? 💾 Save this post for your next pup-friendly adventure! #dogwalksni #dogfriendly #reactivedogfriendly #northernireland #nidogwalks #ringofgullion #fathomforest #dogsofnorthernireland #walkies