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Benvardin Gardens

1 ha

📷 Kay Atherton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

55.13543, -6.51742

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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
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Nut-tree Tussock, Silver-ground Carpet, Spruce Carpet +149 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Nut-tree Tussock, Silver-ground Carpet, Spruce Carpet +149 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Yellowhammer, Starling +31 more · last seen 2023; Birds — Blackbird, Yellowhammer, Starling +31 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Himalayan Balsam, Common Liverwort +28 more · last seen 2025; Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Himalayan Balsam, Common Liverwort +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ancient Sights of Ulster Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

C9433 : Stable Yard at Benvarden House

📷 Kay Atherton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

C9433 : Stable Yard at Benvarden House

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Dervock Riverside ParkUrban park3.4 km→✦Kirkhills Old SchoolHistoric site5 km→✦RathHistoric site1.3 km→✦Doire CaocháinHistoric site1.8 km→✦RathHistoric site4.1 km→

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