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Hollywood Forest Park
Scotstown, Co. Monaghan
Hidden gem
Family friendly
Free to visit
Dog friendly
Free car parking
Cloudy days
Hollywood Forest Park is a picturesque scenic area. The free activities include swimming, fishing, boating, nature walks, children's playground, picnic area with access for the disabled, car park and toilet.

Hollywood Forest Park is located between Scotstown and Ballinode villages approximately 7 kilometres north west of Monaghan Town. A local voluntary committee purchased the lake and surrounds in 1969 and since then have developed the park to include facilities such as nature walks, children's playground, picnic areas, it is also possible to swim, fish and go boating.

Contact details
Monaghan Tourist Office,Monaghan Town,Co Monaghan
Visit duration

We recommend planning to spend 1 to 3 hours here.

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Rossmore Forest Park is located 3.5km south west of Monaghan Town on the R189 to Newbliss. It has several forest walks, a Nature Trail and a Yew walk. The walks range from 2 - 4 miles and are mainly in the forested area and are well sign posted. The most scenic walk is the 'Priestfield' walk which is approximately 3 miles in length and leads past the Rossmore family crypt.

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