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Big Butterfly Count

Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU
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Get out in the sunshine and take in the wonderful surroundings of Castlewellan, while recording the butterflies as part of a nationwide survey!

Children's craft activities.

Walks leaving at 11:30am, 12:45pm and 2:00pm

Normal car parking charges apply.

Activities are provided FREE through the Re-rooting our past in our future project that is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

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  • On site parking

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

From Belfast follow the A24 through Ballynahinch, Seaforde and Clough. In Clough follow the A25. Castlewellan Forest Park is located in the town of Castlewellan on the right. From Dublin follow the M1 to Newry. From A1 take the exit towards Newry/A28/Downpatrick/A25. Follow the A25 to Castlewellan. The Forest park is located on the left in Castlewellan town.

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