Belleek Woods
Situated just 2km outside Ballina along the western bank of the River Moy, this property with a mixture of coniferous and broadleaf species has several interesting heritage features including a hermitage, an icehouse and a wall built during the famine in Ireland (1845) as a relief scheme. This peaceful woodland stretches for 6 miles making it one of the largest urban forests in Europe.
There are many pathways to explore with an abundance of flora and fauna including a blanket of bluebells and an abundance of wild garlic in Spring and Iris, Foxglove, Primroses, Summer Snow during summer months. The woodland is also home to foxes, hares, pine martins, red squirrels, herons, ducks, wagtails and robins.
The property has a car park, road, trails, mixed woodland, river front, lake shore, heritage features and a picnic area.
Permission to shoot in Coillte Forests – Coillte Head office – + 353(0)1-2011111. You can ask to speak to the Forest Manager in relation to the wood you are interested using as a location. Coillte require a licence, your companies public liability insurance and a letter of indemnity to Coillte from your insurers. Allow at least a four day turn around.
Enquiries
Enquiries about filming at this location can be directed to filmmayo@mayococo.ie