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Getting here
54.34230, -6.34803
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Mallard
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Mallard
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Mallard, Mute Swan +58 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Mallard, Mute Swan +58 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Green Alkanet, Bittersweet, Red Campion +18 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Green Alkanet, Bittersweet, Red Campion +18 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Ringlet, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +25 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Ringlet, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +25 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Amphibious Bistort, Guelder-rose, Elder +1 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Loughbrickland/Whyte Estate - Woodland TrailWalking route
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section)Walking route
St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim WalkWalking route
Newry Canal WayWalking route32 km
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"
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route
Belfast to Newry
Main RouteCycling route230 m
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Main RouteCycling route408 m
Main RouteCycling route30 m
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