Montalto Estate Walks
This walk visits the Montalto Estate in Ballynahinch in County Down.
The estate includes a fine woodland trail with historic birch, beech, douglas-fir and sycamore trees. At the eastern end of the site there's also the Ballynahinch River where you can look out for dippers and kingfishers. There's a pleasant riverside footpath on the other side of the river that you can pick up in the town.
On the walk look out for a variety of birds including great spotted woodpecker, tree-creepers, buzzards, hawks and pheasants. You may also see pine marten, foxes, rabbits, and squirrels.
There's also the Garden Walk which includes a wonderful display of deciduous azaleas and colourful rhododendron in the spring months. The grounds surround a fine 18th century Georgian mansion.
To continue your walking in the area head a couple of miles south west to visit
Drumkeeragh Forest where there's more peaceful woodland trails and the opportunity to climb to the splendid viewpoint at Slieve Croob.
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Montalto Estate Open Street Map 
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Montalto Estate Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
One nice option is to head to the nearby town of Dromore where you can enjoy a stroll along the River Lagan in the attractive town park.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The ornamental gates of the Montalto House Estate on Dromore Street
Private track leading to the Montalto Estate from Grove Road
Edenavaddy Hill in the Montalto Demesne
Weir, Ballynahinch