The Argory Lime Tree Walk

Northern Ireland

Family walking in the garden in autumn at The Argory, County Armagh — Children running through snowdrops. | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Walk along an avenue of pollarded lime trees, discover a wildflower meadow and pass the Argory oak plantation on this gentle trail with views of the 19th-century house to enjoy.

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The Argory

Start point

Car park, OSNI grid reference: H874579

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 2 (km: 3.2)

Duration 40 mins

Dog friendly***

*Varied terrain on route. Wear suitable footwear depending on the weather.
**Accessible route available. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

Address
144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, Armagh, BT71 6NA
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Enterprise train to Portadown from Belfast or Dublin.
By bus
Ulsterbus no 67 Portadown to Dungannon, alight at Charlemont and walk 2 ½ miles (4km) to The Argory.
Cycling
Cyclists can reach the estate on National Cycle Network 95 and for canoeists there is an access point on the River Blackwater at The Argory and Bond's Bridge.
By road
On Derrycaw Road, 4 miles (6.5km) from Moy, 3 miles (5km) from M1, exit 13 or 14 (coaches exit 13).
Accessible route available. An electric mobility aid is available in reception, alongside a portable ramp.
Designated parking
Blue Badge parking available adjacent to visitor reception.
Accessible toilet
Adapted toilets in main toilet block and baby-changing facilities.
Shop accessible
Gift shop and bookshop.
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
Wheelchairs available
An electric mobility aid is available in reception, alongside a portable ramp.
Accessible route and/or map
Powered mobility vehicle
Mobility scooter available from reception.
Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Car park, OSNI grid reference: H874579
Stage 1
From the car park near reception and The Argory courtyard, follow the path towards the stone pavilion building with the narrow windows.
Stage 2
Join the path at the pavilion with the river on your right and the ha-ha wall on your left. Stay on this path and within 5 minutes you will be under the canopy of lime trees. In spring you will also be surrounded by a carpet of snowdrops.
Stage 3
At the end of the lime trees you can go past the Meadow cottage on the right and see the wildflower meadow throughout the season.
Stage 4
At this point you can walk up the avenue back to the house and see The Argory in all its glory. Alternatively join Lady Bond's Walk, which is to the right.
End point
Car park, OSNI grid reference: H874579
Trail map
The Argory Lime Tree Walk map | © Crown Copyright (2013) Land and Property Services permit no: 120099
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The Argory

Atmospheric Irish gentry house and wooded riverside estate

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River walk at The Argory

Follow the River Blackwater on this circular walk around the estate, and cross it on Bond's Bridge, with the chance to spot kingfishers.

The River Blackwater with yellow flowering weed growing on the river bank at The Argory, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

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A family talk as they walk through the garden at Ardress House in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

144 Derrycaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, County Armagh, BT71 6NA

02887784753

argory@nationaltrust.org.uk

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