Ards

Ards Forest Park is a spectacular 480-hectare coastal forest park situated on the shores of Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal, Ulster. Located on the N56 road between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy, the park represents one of Ireland's most diverse and beautiful forest parks, combining woodland, coastline, sand dunes, lakes, rivers, and rich archaeological heritage within its boundaries. Managed by Coillte, Ireland's state forestry company, Ards offers visitors an extraordinary variety of landscapes from trees growing down to the water's edge to panoramic views across Sheephaven Bay. Nine distinct waymarked trails traverse this varied terrain, while the park's position along the Wild Atlantic Way makes it a highlight of any exploration of Donegal's dramatic northern coastline.