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Hillsborough Forest

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Hillsborough Forest — forest in Northern Ireland.

Hillsborough Forest, archaeological sites in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Lisburn · 6.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hillsborough Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.4585°, -6.0726°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hillsborough Forest is a mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest located near the village of Hillsborough in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was once part of the Hillsborough Castle demesne. The lake located in the forest park contains brown trout and rainbow trout. The forest contains the remains of the Fox Fort rath.

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Coordinates
54.4585, -6.0726
Postcode
BT26 6FE
Parliamentary constituency
Lagan Valley
Nearest railway station
Lisburn6.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillsborough Forest?
Hillsborough Forest is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT26 6FE).
Who owns Hillsborough Forest?
Hillsborough Forest is owned by Forest Service Northern Ireland.
How do I get to Hillsborough Forest?
The nearest railway station is Lisburn, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT26 6FE.