Slieve Gullion Forest Park 🧚 (Black Trail, Giant's Lair & Sensory Trail) 📍 Near Newry, County Armagh We explored the Black Trail, Giant's Lair and Sensory Trail, which took us around 1.5 hours to complete. We did have to retrace our steps after finishing the Black Trail, so keep that in mind when planning your route! The Giant's Lair is full of whimsical touches and storybook charm. The forest paths are easy to follow, with a few blind corners along the way. Bonus points for the cute photo opportunities! The Sensory Trail was a dream for scent-driven dogs, perfect for relaxed off-lead exploration (if your dog's recall is reliable) through short, accessible paths. The Black Trail gradually climbs through the forest, opening up to beautiful views across the Ring of Gullion and surrounding countryside. You will find wide forest tracks, plenty of space to roam and even a few streams for dogs to paddle in. Overall, these trails offer a brilliant mix of peaceful woodland and an easy intro to mountain hiking with varied terrain, loads of sniffing opportunities and plenty of room to explore. You'll likely meet other walkers and off-lead dogs, particularly near the main facilities, so bear that in mind if your dog prefers space. A definite must-visit and well worth the drive! 🏠 Facilities: -Paid car park -Children's playground -Visitor centre & toilets 👍Pros: -Beautiful scenic views -Long stretches of open sightlines  -Mostly flat, easy paths on these trails 👎Cons: -Main areas can get very busy -Some narrow paths and blind corners (mostly around Giants Lair) 🐶 Our Ratings: Cleanliness 4/5 Quietness 3/5 Space 5/5 Off lead suitability 4/5 Overall fun 4/5 🌻 Reactive Friendly: While the area around The Giants Lair & main hub can get busy, the sensory and black trails have wide paths and long sightlines. We would recommend doing either of these or trying the trails further up into the mountains. 💜 Perfect For: -Forest & Mountain walks in one spot -Curious, scent-driven dogs -Scenic walks with lots of variety 👀 Keep an eye out for our reviews of the other trails here! #nidogwalks #dogfriendlyni #dogsofnorthernireland #dogwalkcommunity