Short birdwatching visit · Northern Ireland Forest Service
Jenkin Forest and Lakes
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- Not stated by the site-specific source
- Headline birds
- Hen Harrier
- Parking
- The council identifies the small public parking area at the signed Crocknagrally Forest entrance as a start for the Jenkin walk.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Mullaghfad Road, near Cooneen and Fivemiletown · BT75 0JJ
Jenkin offers a substantial forest-road walk through east Fermanagh, with upland lakes and stretches of blanket bog breaking up the plantations. The district council’s 2018 walking card highlights Hen Harrier as a wildlife interest, giving a visiting birder a sought-after species to watch for while following the established route. That is historical visitor guidance, rather than a claim of a recent sighting. Use the council’s public route from the signed Crocknagrally Forest entrance and watch the open sky from the tracks. The connected forest contains sensitive wildlife, so remain on public roads and paths.
Birds and seasons
- Hen Harrier · Headline bird — Not stated by source Source for Hen Harrier
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- NI Direct permits casual walking on forest roads. The council describes a moderate 7.4-mile circular route with a short boardwalk section.
- Toilets
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Parking
- The council identifies the small public parking area at the signed Crocknagrally Forest entrance as a start for the Jenkin walk.
- Dogs
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Access notes
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Approach the signed Crocknagrally Forest entrance on Mullaghfad Road via Cooneen. Follow the current council route information and obey temporary forestry access restrictions.
Sources
Nearby special trips
- Oronsay · 124.2 straight-line miles
- Cemlyn Nature Reserve · 128.5 straight-line miles
- Stevenston Point · 133.8 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: RSPB Aghatirourke, 21.4 miles away in a straight line.
- Crom Estate · 13.7 miles in a straight line
- Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve · 23.8 miles in a straight line
- Gortin Glen Forest Park · 24.5 miles in a straight line