Mote Park Conservation Group 3.7

Mote Park was the seat of the Crofton Family from the 16th century up until the 1940s and is an area that is steeped in history and it’s own natural beauty with a forest setting of approximately 650 acres providing habitats for many species of wildlife, including the red squirrel and pine marten. All in all it makes for an ideal walking and amenity area for children and people of all ages with numerous rest places situated throughout the woodland. Mote Park Conservation Group is a community based group of volunteers who live within or in the vicinity of Mote Park.

Situated in the heart of County Roscommon, Mote Park is located just outside Roscommon Town. It is accessible from a few routes – take the N61 from Roscommon Town for 4km to Ballymurray and turn right travelling for 1km to the forest entrance; another popular route (especially with walkers), is to travel down the Golf Links Road from Roscommon Town, past the Golf Club entrance and take the signposted route to the left. Central GPS coordinates to the location of the Demesne area are (53.600247,-8.15207).