New Bridge Offers Scenic Views at the End of the Glenariff Rainbow

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Following the recent investment to upgrade the “Waterfall Walk” in Glenariff Forest Park, the Forest Service is pleased to announce the opening of a further part of the path system – the “Rainbow Trail”.

Five years ago the Forest Service promised to replace one of the distinctive features that was beginning to show its age, the “Rainbow Bridge”, and this is now completed with a replica that will ease access for the less-abled along existing roads to and from the Glen.

Forest Service have improved both the safety and accessibility of parts of the previous walkway, as well as creating this new circular route off the main Waterfall Walk that will offer alternative views over the more spectacular falls and plunge pools of the Glenariff River. It also leads walkers through some of the more mature broadleaved woodland, crossing the Dolway Burn twice, and causing the minimum of disturbance to the valuable plant communities that make the Glen part of a Natural Nature Reserve.

This is evidence of an ongoing maintenance programme for the walks, where the aim is to ensure that the high standards created will be able to be maintained for the thousands of visitors who enjoy the tranquil riverside walks that lead to the spray and noise of the main waterfall, “Es-na-Larach”.

The needs of all our visitors have been taken into consideration, and new seats, signs and information panels have been installed to help all of us get the most out of one of Antrim’s most scenic Glens.

This development, added to the interactive “Woods-Whys?” exhibition, the electronic information kiosk, the excellent shop and restaurant, should further improve the Forest Park’s position as one of the top visitor attractions in the area.

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