Where do you park for the Mountain Lodge walk in Darkley Forest?

Darkley Forest has a trail car park used by the Mountain Lodge walk; the route is an energetic circuit, not a short level stroll.

Tourism NI describes the Mountain Lodge Trail as about 1.9 miles on compact gravel, taking roughly an hour and 15 minutes. The route follows the perimeter of Darkley Forest, overlooks the Callan River and climbs back towards the car park. The forest also has a shorter Aughnagurgan Trail; they share an initial section but are not the same walk.

Practical advice: Follow the Mountain Lodge waymarker discs if you want the longer route. Allow for the climb on the return and check underfoot conditions after wet weather, particularly if travelling with younger children.