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Ballyduff Park

5 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 181m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Goldfinch +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Goldfinch +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Large White +30 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Large White +30 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Silver Leaf Disease · last seen 2023; Fungi — Silver Leaf Disease · last seen 2023

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ulster Way Link SectionsWalking route1000 km

"The Ulster Way Link Sections are not waymarked and mainly on public roads some of which can be very busy. Walkers are actively encouraged to make use of public transport along these sections"

Named routeLength 1000 kmRound trip
Causeway Coast and Glens - 7 - Woodburn ForestWalking route13 km
Named routeLength 13 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Belfast Castle Estate TrailWalking route
Named route
Hilltop WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gentle WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

38 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route (93)Cycling route
Named routeRef (93)Local cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 93Cycling route

"National Route 93 of the National Cycle Network is formed of sections of traffic-free route between Derry and Larne." (most of the route was de-designated in Summer 2020)

Named routeRef 93Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 93 ExtensionCycling route
Named routeRef 93National Cycle Network
Route (93)Cycling route
Named routeRef (93)Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route253 m
Named routeRef 93Length 253 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3283 : Carnmoney Road towards Ballyduff

J3283 : Carnmoney Road towards Ballyduff

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