Getting here
54.64850, -5.92192
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Oystercatcher +87 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ivy, Holly, Hawthorn +17 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ivy, Holly, Hawthorn +17 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Connswater Community GreenwayWalking route
Titanic TrailWalking route
Cave Hill TrailWalking route
Ridge Trail, Belfast AreaWalking route6.7 km
On this circular, take in 180-degree views across Belfast & further afield, including the Antrim Plateau to the north, Scotland to the east & the Mournes to the south. There's also a huge variety of wildlife and flora to look out for along the way.
Newtonabbey WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
64 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network National Route 99Cycling route
Belfast to Newcastle
Connswater Community GreenwayCycling route
Victoria ParkCycling route1 km
Knocknagoney ParkCycling route
Clarendon ParkCycling route
National Cycle Network National Route 93Cycling route
"National Route 93 of the National Cycle Network is formed of sections of traffic-free route between Derry and Larne." (most of the route was de-designated in Summer 2020)
Wildlife to spot
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