Glade
← Back💧 Reservoir

Brackenhill Dam

8 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Free entryDogs welcome8 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
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Mallard, Mute Swan +54 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Mallard, Mute Swan +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Clouded Border, Ingrailed Clay, Oblique Carpet +124 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Clouded Border, Ingrailed Clay, Oblique Carpet +124 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2017; Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2017

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Antrim Hills WayWalking route35 km

Slemish to Glenarm

Named routeLength 35 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J2495 : Stream near Brackenhill

J2495 : Stream near Brackenhill

1 / 19

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

Visitor access unverified.We don't yet have confirmed information about walking routes or public access at this reservoir. If you've visited, please help us improve this page.

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: 31076226-0dbb-40f2-a400-9300cc3887e3