Where do you park for the walks at Davagh Forest, and are the trails free?

Davagh Forest near Cookstown has free public forest access and parking. It is also home to the separately operated OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory.

Tourism NI describes both walking and mountain-bike routes in the forest. The OM landscape experience identifies upper and lower car parks; its Archaeology Walk starts from the upper parking area, while the Solar Walk runs towards Beaghmore Stone Circles. Forest operations can temporarily restrict some routes. A free woodland walk should not be confused with a ticketed observatory tour.

Practical advice: Choose your trail before parking: a family boardwalk, a longer forest walk and a mountain-bike route have different terrain and equipment needs. Check forest closures and allow for darker conditions under the trees at the end of the day.