Lough Key Resort, Boyle, County Roscommon The newly opened Lough Key Resort centre is located in what was previously known as Lough Key Forest Park, which is located approx 2 miles outside of Boyle. The 350 hectare estate contains many walks & trails through the woodlands and forests, Bog Garden and 19th century parkland with it's majestic trees, follies, bridges and canals.
		The 350 hectares of parkland, formerly Rockingham Estate, seat of the King Harman family, invites you to walk along peaceful nature trails from which you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and panoramic beauty that is preserved and protected in Lough Key Forest Park. You can appreciate the full scale of the park from the top of the Moylurg Tower, built on the site of Rockingham Mansion, which was demolished in the 1960's following a fire.
		We highly recommend the Nature Trail , starting from Rockingham Harbour. It takes you past the massive tent tree, over the Fairy Bridge (left) and along the avenue shaded by giant cedars, leading you to the Bog Gardens. Enter by a small wooden bridge along an unusual pathway paved with cross sections of oak trunks cut from the forest.

The Bog Gardens area is a particular feature of the Park, displaying a wide selection of peat-loving plants and shrubs, and an irregular maze of pathways leading you to many fascinating little nooks and crannies. Masses of colourful rhododendrons (right) mingle with the sweet scented yellow azaleas in early summer. Crossing Drumman's Bridge onto the island, the walk brings you through a delightful springtime bluebell forest. With nothing to disrupt the tranquil atmosphere of the Forest Park you may, at times, have endless walks all to yourself.

The Lough Key Experience will take you on an engaging audio journey of nature and history, through the 19th century underground servant's tunnels, up the Morlurg Tower and along Ireland's only Tree Canopy Walk - a 300m long creation of timber and steel, that gently rises 9m above the woodland floor offering a 'Bird's Eye' view of the landscape.

The innovative and weather independent Boda Borg Adventure House, is a unique and challenging Swedish concept for adults and children alike, containing numerous rooms with fun-filled activities and imaginative puzzles, but with 'No Instructions'!

The outdoor Adventure Play Kingdom provides stimulating and entertaining activities and equipment for children of all ages and abilities, in a colourful and safe enclosed environment.
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