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Ardglass Recreation Grounds

4 ha

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

54.25810, -5.61000

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Great Black-backed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePlayground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Garden Carpet, White Ermine, Grey Dagger +64 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Garden Carpet, White Ermine, Grey Dagger +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Castle LaneWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Sheepland loopWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lecale Way (Ulster Way Section)Walking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Sheepland Harbour PathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ardtole ChurchWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Castle Lanepublic footpath · 81 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 81 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J5536 : Ardglass Recreation Grounds, Green Road

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J5536 : Ardglass Recreation Grounds, Green Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Rope Walk Coastal PathUrban park2.1 km→🌱Harbour Recreation Area KilloughUrban park2.1 km→🌱Phennick Marina Recreation AreaUrban park500 m→🌱Quay Street Recreation AreaUrban park300 m→🌱Killough Green Recreation AreaUrban park2.3 km→✦Cowd CastleHistoric site300 m→

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