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Carryduff Park

12 ha

📷 Dean Molyneaux · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeFungiInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

54.51812, -5.88330

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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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Parrot Waxcap, Fragrant Funnel, Blackening Waxcap +7 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Parrot Waxcap, Fragrant Funnel, Blackening Waxcap +7 more · last seen 2022

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Platycheirus albimanus, Ringlet +157 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Platycheirus albimanus, Ringlet +157 more · last seen 2025

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +28 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Starling, Jackdaw, Goldfinch +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Memories of Castlereagh Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Meadow TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lagan TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Terrace Hill trail, MinnowburnWalking route1.4 km

The Terrace Hill trail at Minnowburn will take you round the pond, through woodland, and on to a low-walled garden that affords views over the Lagan Valley and beyond. Don't miss the wooden sculptures dotted along the path. Steps & steep slopes.

Named routeLength 1.4 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Clement Wilson ParkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part Northern IrelandCycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Named routeRef 9Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 9Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route597 m
Named routeRef 9Length 597 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blue TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Blue Trail. For confident through to experienced mountain bikers.

Named routeRef BlueListed length 3.9 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Red OptionsMountain bike route

Barnett Demense - Red trail options

Named routeRef RedPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Green TrailMountain bike route

Barnett Demense Green Trail. Aimed at beginners.

Named routeRef GreenListed length 3.4 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3765 : Ashley Park, Carryduff

📷 Dean Molyneaux · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J3765 : Ashley Park, Carryduff

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