Duntally Wood

Duntally Wood is a 15-hectare national nature reserve located near the village of Creeslough in County Donegal, Ulster. Protected since 1986, this woodland represents one of Ireland's finest examples of native oak, ash, and hazel forest, earning designation as both a National Nature Reserve and a candidate Special Area of Conservation under the EU Habitats Directive. Managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the reserve preserves a remnant of ancient Atlantic woodland that once covered much of Ireland's western seaboard. A 2.5-kilometer looped trail allows visitors to experience this special habitat, where native trees shelter rare wildlife including red squirrels and pine martens.