Glenariff Forest Park
United Kingdom
Visit the Beautiful Queen of the Nine Antrim Glens, Glenariff and get a photo at the Ess Na Crub (Fall of the Hoof) Waterfall, pretty impressive especially after heavy rain. This is an ancient forest and the trees are Irelands closest to Sequoias! You also might catch a glimpse of Ireland's indigenous Red Squirrel's!
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Glenariff Forest Park
Welcome to Glenariff Forest Park, a landscape of breathtaking beauty nestled in the heart of the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. As your guide, I am thrilled to introduce you to what is widely celebrated as the Queen of the…
Listen in the app2The Forest Park Entrance and Visitor Gateway
Here at the main entrance and car park, our physical journey into the woods begins. It is worth pausing for a moment to appreciate the logistical feat of maintaining such an expansive natural sanctuary. …
Listen in the app3The Upper Viewpoint and Valley Overlook
Before we plunge into the darkened depths of the river gorge, we arrive at the valley overlook, a vantage point that commands an awe inspiring view of the entire geological theater. Stand near the edge of the viewpoint and let…
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As the trail steepens and the ambient light begins to dim under a thickening canopy of leaves, we set foot upon the historic timber boardwalk. This remarkable piece of engineering is our safe passage into an otherwise impassable…
Listen in the app5The Ess-Na-Larach Waterfall
We now arrive at the dramatic climax of the Glenariff River, the breathtaking Ess Na Larach waterfall. Widely considered the most impressive of the many cascades within the forest park, this magnificent natural feature commands…
Listen in the app6The Confluence of the Rivers and Native Woodland
Following the river downstream from the great falls, we enter a remarkably tranquil zone where the turbulent waters finally begin to level out. We are approaching the hydrological crossroads of the forest park, the crucial…
Listen in the app7The Inver River and Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall
Having crossed the confluence, our route now traces the banks of the Inver River, leading us into a slightly wilder, less manicured section of the forest. The trail transitions from the highly engineered boardwalk into a steady…
Listen in the app8The Forest Tea House and Picnic Area
As our steady climb concludes and the dense canopy finally begins to break apart, we emerge from the twilight of the gorge into a wide, sunlit clearing. Here, nestled unexpectedly in the middle of the expansive forest, lies the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey through Glenariff Forest Park draws to a close, we find ourselves back near our starting point, standing once again under the vast, open skies of County Antrim. We have descended into the ancient, beating heart of…
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What is Glenariff Forest Park?
Glenariff Forest Park is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.0223, -6.1251 |
| Last updated |