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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Robin
- ✦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
- 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Robin
- ✦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 — Raven, Robin, Jackdaw +103 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Robin, Jackdaw +103 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Leucozona glaucia, Chrysolina banksii, Hawthorn Shieldbug +41 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Leucozona glaucia, Chrysolina banksii, Hawthorn Shieldbug +41 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Puccinia arenariae, Dryad's Saddle · last seen 2025; Fungi — Puccinia arenariae, Dryad's Saddle · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Giant-rhubarb, an Eyebright, Japanese Knotweed +8 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant-rhubarb, an Eyebright, Japanese Knotweed +8 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ulster WayWalking route1000 km
A series of walking routes which encircles Northern Ireland.
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"
Dune and Estuary Walk, Portstewart StrandWalking route5.6 km
Walk through the 6000yr old dune system at Portstewart Strand, to the river edge at Bann Estuary. Spot wildflowers & butterflies. Steep sandy paths can be soft underfoot.\\nhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/portstewart-strand-national-trust"
Earl Bishop's Tree Trail, DownhillWalking route1.9 km
Gravel paths, mown grass tracks and some steep steps. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/mussenden-temple-and-downhill-demesne-national-trust
Lion's Gate Walking Trail, DownhillWalking route1.6 km
The trial is narrow in places, with some steeper gradients and numerous gateways. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/mussenden-temple-and-downhill-demesne-national-trust
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
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)
Causeway Coast cycle routeCycling route
"This stunning 23-mile cycle route runs along the North Atlantic coast from Castlerock to the Giant's Causeway via Coleraine and takes in part of National Cycle Network Route 93. "
Safe Route to SchoolCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Main RouteCycling route12 m
Main RouteCycling route248 m
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