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Tale Trail Launch at Cairn Wood

21 Craigantlet Rd, Newtownards, Newtownards, Down, BT23 4TE
Cairn Wood Tale Trails

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New Tale Trail Launch at Cairn Wood

Enjoy a family-friendly day exploring nature through stories, art, and activities


Explore the two themed woodland walks:
• Red Squirrel Trail – 1.6km loop, 45 mins, fully accessible
• Pine Marten Trail – 3km return, 1.5–2 hours to the summit and back

Follow storyboards, spot wildlife clues, and meet the woodland characters.
Join the willow weaver to complete the Pine Marten sculpture at the end of long trail by the fabulous top viewpoint.

Bring walking shoes, a picnic, and your imagination!

Free parking, refreshments and accessible trails available.
Discover where nature meets imagination at Cairn Wood!

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  • On site parking

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Car park accessed from Craigantlet Road. Free accessible parking available.Accessible toilets available at end of car park. We will provide hot drinks after the walk.Access to wood from Cairnwood car park, Free

Public Transport Directions

For Cairnwood -Ulsterbus No. 4 runs between Bangor bus station and Ulster hospital Dundonald. More details from www.translink.co.uk/JourneyPlanner

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