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54.29073, -5.72589
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Greenshank
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Greenshank
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Greenshank, Black-tailed Godwit +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Greenshank, Black-tailed Godwit +48 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Green-veined White +7 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Green-veined White +7 more · last seen 2019
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Hogweed, Three-cornered Garlic, Lesser Trefoil +7 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Hogweed, Three-cornered Garlic, Lesser Trefoil +7 more · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
St Patrick's WayWalking route
Lecale WayWalking route66 km
Lecale Way (Ulster Way Section)Walking route66 km
Sampson's LaneWalking route
Harry's LoneyWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Strangford Lough Cycle TrailCycling route
Former portions of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's National Cycle Network route 99 & Regional Route 20, de-designated by them in 2020 because they're on-road. Some signage may still remain.
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