The official website of Mid & East Antrim
En

Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk

Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9TG
Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk

Book Tickets Online

About

The woodland contains 60,000 trees including a fruit tree orchard, a 2km of path network, a 1000sqm pond, a Commonwealth Tree Avenue planted with copper beech; wildflower meadows, picnic area and a sculpture designed by artist Kevin Killen and local school children. Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood is one of the 'flagship woods' and the only Diamond Jubilee Wood in Northern Ireland. In total 60 Diamond Jubilee Woods have been planted throughout the UK.

Start Point:
J467 924

Finish Point:
J467 924

Route:
• From the car park adjacent to Bentra Golf Course just outside Whitehead, follow the path that leads along the left hand side of the golf course.

•  Continue to follow this path until reaching a kissing gate, beside which is an information panel giving the visitor interesting information about the route, a map is present here also.

•  Follow the path until reaching a junction, where you can either choose to walk in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction, to return to the same point.

• Follow the path back to the car park.

Access to Diamond Jubilee Wood is 24 hours a day. Access to golfing facilities, the Clubhouse, toilets and changing rooms are limited to opening hours which are between 8.30am and 8pm depending on the season.

Distance:
1.1 miles

Terrain:
Flat, compacted gravel path

Points of interest:
Wild flower meadow, tree sculpture, outdoor gym, story of Bentra Airfield

Facilities:
Car park, outdoor gym, toilets, nearby golf course and mini golf

Nearest town:
Whitehead

OS map:
15

Book Tickets

Map & Directions

What's Nearby

  1. The new Whitehead Railway Museum will take visitors on a journey through time - see the…

    0.44 miles away
  2. Whitehead Centre provides a tourism hub for information about what is going on locally…

    0.51 miles away
  3. A short and delightful coastal path from the picturesque seaside town of Whitehead to…

    0.77 miles away
  4. Discover magnificent views and Ulster Scots heritage in Templecorran graveyard,…

    1.42 miles away
  5. On the thrilling Gobbins Experience, nature isn’t content to just sit back and be admired…

    1.63 miles away
  6. Located less than a mile from Carrickfergus town centre, the Andrew Jackson Cottage is a…

    3.51 miles away
  7. Carrickfergus Urban Farm and Garden Centre at Kilcreggan is a free popular attraction for…

    3.97 miles away
  8. Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle…

    4.3 miles away
  9. Home of Sir Arthur Chichester this delightful recreated Knot Garden is located close ot…

    4.4 miles away
  10. Local museum interpreting the long and distinguished history of the town and surrounding…

    4.48 miles away
  11. Step back in time at The Guard Room in Carrickfergus Town Hall, immersing visitors in the…

    4.49 miles away
  12. Get ready to step back in time at Carrickfergus Castle, an incredible Norman castle…

    4.61 miles away
  13. Established in 1182 by the Anglo Norman, John de Courcy, St Nicholas' has many historic…

    4.62 miles away
  14. Visit the King William III Statue, a bronze figure near Carrickfergus Castle on Castle…

    4.76 miles away
  15. One of our lesser known ‘hidden treasures’, Gleno is a magnificent 30 foot waterfall…

    5.27 miles away
  16. Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect…

    6.14 miles away

Virtual Tour

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Follow the A2 north from Carrickfergus, to reach the town of Whitehead. Ignore the first junction marked Whitehead and take the second junction with brown signage for Blackhead Coastal Path. Take an immediate left turn into the car park adjacent to Bentra Golf Course.

Public Transport Directions

www.translink.co.uk/journeyplanner

View Maps and Visitor Guides
View what Mid & East Antrim has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Mid & East Antrim newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss