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Dogs welcome

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
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Allens — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Heron, Jackdaw, Raven +60 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Grey Heron, Jackdaw, Raven +60 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Ashy Mining Bee, White Ermine +6 more · last seen 2022; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Ashy Mining Bee, White Ermine +6 more · last seen 2022

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Canadian Waterweed +10 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, Canadian Waterweed +10 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ulster Canal cycle routeCycling route

notional cycle route dreamt up by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to replace their RR11 / NCN95 which were scrapped on safety grounds in 2020

Named routeLocal cycle route

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