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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Little Egret
  • 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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Little Egret, Coot +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Little Egret, Coot +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Fever Fly · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

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

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