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Boa Island Figure

📷 Kenneth Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome

Getting here

54.50611, -7.86936

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodcock and Grey Heron
  • ✦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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodcock, Grey Heron, Snipe +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodcock, Grey Heron, Snipe +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Water Avens, Ivy, Meadowsweet +34 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Water Avens, Ivy, Meadowsweet +34 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Silver-washed Fritillary +35 more · last seen 2018; Insects — Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Silver-washed Fritillary +35 more · last seen 2018

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Meadowsweet, Bilberry, Common Sorrel +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ulster WayWalking route1000 km

A series of walking routes which encircles Northern Ireland.

Named routeLength 1000 kmRound tripNational walking route
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
Blackslee Waterfall WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Magho Cliff WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Scarplands Cycle TrailCycling route

The cycle route leads you through Forest service lands on a coarse gravel trail with 1,880m elevation, making it a trail for biking enthusiasts. An arduous, long-distance route not suitable for those who have not tried gravel cycling before.

Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Kingfisher Cycle Trail - Northern Loop (Ride 1)Cycling route370 km

"offers cyclists a pleasant three or four days cycling around Lower Lough Erne."

Named routeRef KCT1Length 370 kmRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

H0861 : Caldragh Graveyard, Boa Island

📷 Kenneth Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

H0861 : Caldragh Graveyard, Boa Island

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✦Lustymore Island FigureHistoric site0 m→✦Castle McGrathHistoric site3.5 km→

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