A new list of the UK’s 50 best forests to visit this autumn has been released. Nine forests in Northern Ireland are among them.
A list of the UK’s best forests to visit this autumn has been put together through exclusive data related to average autumn weather, lesser-known spot status, and size.
The index aims to show travellers where they can find stunning destinations for woodland walks and tranquillity amongst the trees.
Some of the UK’s most iconic locations feature on the list alongside the lesser-known off-the-beaten-track spots. The list provides plenty of inspiration for breaks across the country.
Nine stunning forests in Northern Ireland have made the list, so let’s take a look.
The UK’s best autumnal visits – how the list is created
This new list ranks the UK’s top forests for idyllic autumn breaks. Featuring everything from famous woodlands to the UK’s hidden gems, the list provides plenty of inspiration for breaks across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The top 50 spots have been picked based on a number of scores. These scores include serenity, price, rain & shine, and room to explore to create an overall score and ranking.
Forests and woodlands in the Snowdonia, Cairngorms, and North York Moors National Parks, as well as the Isle of Wight, Mourne, and Antrim Coast and Glens Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty all made it into the top 20.
NI’s nine forests – dotted throughout several counties
Nine forests in Northern Ireland made the list of the UK’s best autumnal hot spots. Located throughout several northern counties, NI’s best autumnal spots are as follows:
Rostrevor Forest in 12th place, Ballypatrick Forest in 19th, Ely Lodge Forest in 21st, Gosford Forest Park in 22nd, Florence Court Forest Park in 27th, Gortin Glen Forest Park in 31st, Belvoir Park Forest in 32nd, Tollymore Forest Park in 39th, and Glenariff Forest Park in 41st.
Rostrevor Forest in Rostrevor received the highest ranking of all the forests in Northern Ireland, ranked 9.28 out of 10 for serenity, 7.85 for price, 9.24 for rain & shine score, and 5.93 for room to explore for an overall ranking of 31.79 out of a possible score of 40.
The top 10 – throughout Wales, Scotland and England
Taking the top spot on the list of the UK’s top 50 best forests for autumn is Clocaenog Forest, Wales.
Next up is Craik Forest in Scotland, with an impressive 9.97 serenity score, establishing its spot in second place.
In third place is Brechfa Forest in Wales. The forest got a room to explore score of 9.48, securing it in third place.
The top ten is then rounded out with Gwydir Forest in Wales, Abernethy Forest in Scotland, Brighstone Forest in England, Ashclyst Forest in England, Wykeham Forest in England, Dalbeattie Forest in Scotland, and Glenmore Forest in Scotland.
You can check out the full results and rankings on HomeToGo here.
