The 19th century garden, famous today for its colourful plant collection and rugged landscape, was started in 1860 by the Moore family and further added to from 1903. Glimpses of the garden on the left and surrounding farmland on the right through the tree stems will delight the walker when exploring this new area. Tranquil and calming, the walk skirts round the famous Rock Garden Wood on the edge of the garden leading out into the rugged Old Wood part of the garden. Planted 25 years ago, initially for shelter for the garden, the trees consist of beech, birch, pine and ash. Underneath the tree canopy snowdrops, wood anenomes and bluebells thrive. In mid-spring the scent arises from the bluebells and gorse bushes which are naturalised within the fields surrounding the walk bounded by natural dry stone walls. Autumn brings the rustle of leaves with glorious yellows, oranges and reds as the trees prepare for winter. This area differs in management from the garden, here wood piles are set to encourage woodland habitat for wildlife, bramble is controlled but allowed to grow and produce fruit for birds and other wild animals. Popular with both dog walkers and ramblers, this woodland walk was generously funded by donation from the Ulster Gardens Scheme who encourage private gardens to open to the public. The money generated for viewing can help fund this type of work for the National Trust. The Farmland Trail is a new addition to the warren of walks at Rowallane. It leads you through the fields and takes in the summit of Trio Hill and its spectacular panoramic views over Co Down, and the ancient Rath.