Slieveanorra Forest

#5840 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Slieveanorra Forest is situated in the rural north of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the villages of Corkey and Newtown Crommelin. It is a vast conifer forest and offers panoramic views. Altnahinch Dam is located on the edge of the forest and many tourists visit the area during the summer. Many types of animal and plant life reside in the area. It is named after Slieveanorra.The Battle of Aura took place on the surrounding mountain Slieve-na-Aura. ()

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°2'33"N, 6°31'55"W

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Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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Slieveanorra Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Sandel Fort, Craigs Dolmen, Mount Sandel Mesolithic site, Moneydig Presbyterian Church.

7.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Mount Sandel Fort, Coleraine
186 min walk • Mount Sandel Fort is an Iron Age fort in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The remains of the fort are located close to the Mount Sandel Mesolithic site.
4 miSE
Archaeological site
Craigs Dolmen
102 min walk • Craigs Dolmen is situated three miles north of Rasharkin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, close to a minor road, at a height of 200m on the Long Mountain. Craigs Dolmen passage tomb is a State Care Historic Monument in the townland of Craigs, in Borough of Ballymoney, at grid ref: C9740 1729.
7.3 miNW
Prehistoric site
Mount Sandel Mesolithic site
186 min walk • The Mount Sandel Mesolithic site is in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, just to the east of the Iron Age Mount Sandel Fort. It is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Ireland with carbon dating indicating an age of 9,000 years old.
4.4 miSW
Church
Moneydig Presbyterian Church
114 min walk • Moneydig Presbyterian Church is a church building of the Coleraine and Limavady presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It is located outside Garvagh, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
1.5 miN
55°3'48"N • 6°31'12"W
Milltown Road, Ballymoney
39 min walk • Bridge
7.5 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Lodge Road, Coleraine
191 min walk • Lodge Road is a cricket ground in Coleraine, Northern Ireland and the home of Coleraine Cricket Club. In 1987, it hosted a first-class match between Ireland and Scotland, a match which ended in a draw.
1.9 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Riada Stadium
48 min walk • The Riada Stadium is a purpose-built sports facility in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Football teams Glebe Rangers and Ballymoney United share the stadium.

Slieveanorra Forest

Facts and practical information

Slieveanorra Forest plan & book

Slieveanorra Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mount Sandel Fort, Coleraine

Craigs Dolmen

Mount Sandel Mesolithic site

Moneydig Presbyterian Church

Milltown Road, Ballymoney

Lodge Road, Coleraine

Riada Stadium