Kilhu Lake Forest Park

Kilhu Lake Forest Park

Kilhu Lake Forest Park is located in County Roscommon, Ireland, on the southern shore of Kilhu Lake, covering an area of 800 acres. It opened in 1972. The forest park is one of the largest tourist attractions in County Roscommon and also a highly popular spot for day trips.

The site of Kilhu Lake Forest Park was originally part of the Rockingham estate. In 1957, a fire caused by an electrical fault destroyed the buildings there, which were later demolished in 1971. In 1973, the Moiraugh Viewing Tower was built on this site, and the servants' tunnel still remains, with an entrance located near the viewing tower. The forest park features a visitor center with a restaurant, numerous nature hiking trails, as well as an elevated forest walkway built in 2007. The trees in the park mainly consist of non-native evergreens and native deciduous species, particularly the tall cedars which are very scenic.

There are many attractions in Kilhu Lake Forest Park, including the ruins of Rockingham buildings, ice houses, pavilions, remnants of a chapel, stables, tunnels, marsh gardens, wishing chairs, fairy bridges, deer enclosures, streams, and more—sure to offer you a delightful experience and leave you happy and satisfied.

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Must-visit reason: One of the largest tourist attractions in County Roscommon

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: County Roscommon [County Roscommon]