Slieveanorra Forest
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Slieveanorra Forest is situated in the rural north of County Antrim
, Northern Ireland
, near the villages of Corkey and Newtown Crommelin
. It is a vast conifer forest and offers panoramic views. Altnahinch Dam
is nearby and many tourists visit the area during the summer. Many types of animal and plant life reside in the area.
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, near the villages of Corkey and Newtown Crommelin
Newtown Crommelin
Newtowncrommelin is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It lies 8 miles north-northeast of Ballymena and is part of the Borough of Ballymena. The village of Newtowncrommelin was founded in the townland of Skerry .The village consists of The Skerry Inn public bar and private residents...
. It is a vast conifer forest and offers panoramic views. Altnahinch Dam
Altnahinch Dam
Altnahinch Dam is a large dam located near Loughgiel, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the edge of Slieveanorra forest and was constructed in 1967.-External links:* The Glens of Antrim Historical Society* The Ballymoney Chronicle...
is nearby and many tourists visit the area during the summer. Many types of animal and plant life reside in the area.
External links
- Slieveanorra forest from Forest Service Northern Ireland