Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail is a 0.9 km easy waymarked linear route in Donegal, starting near Creeslough.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 1.5 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Ards Forest Park, near Creeslough.
Finishes at Ards Forest Park.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.15876, -7.88905
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 2
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
On forest track, path and boardwalk, this trail follows the coastline and passes through a small wood of conifer and broadleaf trees onto a sand dune complex with views over Clonmass Bay and the Back Strand. These trees and sands have been sculpted by the salt laden winds whipping down Sheep Haven Bay.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Coillte West
Coillte West
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ards Forest Park - Binngorm trail 87 m away · 3.9 km trail
- Ards Forest Park - Green trail 87 m away · 2.8 km trail
- Ards Forest Park - Nature trail 87 m away · 1.3 km trail
- Ards Forest Park - Red trail 87 m away · 14.1 km trail
- Ards Forest Park - Yellow trail 87 m away · 2.5 km trail
- Ards Forest Park - Marine trail 566 m away · 1.2 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail?
0.9 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1.5 hours.
How hard is the Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail start?
Starts at Ards Forest Park, near Creeslough. The trailhead is at 55.15876, -7.88905.
Can you bring a dog on the Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Ards Forest Park - Sand Dune trail?
Coillte West. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.