Deadwater Walking Trail

(Average user rating: 3/5)

1 Star

We visited on Easter Monday hoping to find a nice walk with good views. There was a complete lack of information regarding the walking trails available to us. Trail was hard to find, and a Forestry Ranger although friendly, struggled to remember where it started. There were no signposts describing how far the walk was/how far along we were, and the occasional way-markers badly placed and some in need of repair. I wouldn't call this particularly challenging or exciting - more of an uphill slog. For the majority of the walk views are hidden by the forest, and almost the entire walk is on fire roads. Being Easter Monday, we were initially surprised at the emptiness of the car park, however having walked the trail, and viewed much of the MTB route along the way I can perhaps assume locals have somewhere better to be. If there was an option, this would honestly received a 'zero' rating. Suffice it to say, we won't be back again.

5 Stars

Completed end of July, Heather just turning and slightly overcast so completely deserted! Amazing walk, remarkable views at summit despite the weather!