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Tollymore Mountain & Drinns Trail.

A longer forest outing with steep climbs, river crossings and the Curraghard viewpoint.

The Shimna River in Tollymore; the Drinns viewpoint is on a different part of the trail.

The Shimna River in Tollymore; the Drinns viewpoint is on a different part of the trail. Photo credit & licence

Distance · Approx. circuit
~14.3 km
Difficulty
Strenuous
Walking time
No estimate available
Total ascent
No estimate available

The walk

Explore Tollymore’s hillside on the full Mountain and Drinns circuit. This walk includes the longer extension around the Drinns hills; choose the shorter Mountain Trail if you want a smaller outing.

Underfoot

Forest paths with broken surfaces, steep gradients, steps, streams, roots and boulders. This is a demanding forest walk; allow for the full distance and carry suitable equipment.

Start & access

Start: Tollymore Forest Park main car park, near Bryansford. Source grid reference J343325.

Use the park trail board to identify the Mountain Trail and Drinns extension. Vehicle entry charges apply. Check current Forest Service information and signs for diversions in the working forest.

Route map & access at WalkNI — Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland

Take a suitable map and know how to use it. Check the landowner’s latest access notices before setting out.

Give yourself enough time

Allow for your group’s pace, terrain, stops and daylight. Leave enough time and energy for the return journey.

Sources & walk details

Checked 8 October 2026. Original grade: Strenuous. Distances rounded for comparison. Where time or ascent is unavailable, no estimate is supplied. A summit height is different from a walk’s total ascent. About the route information.