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Folly Glen

33 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome33 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Pied Wagtail +46 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Pied Wagtail +46 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Selfheal, Giant Hogweed +40 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Selfheal, Giant Hogweed +40 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +38 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +38 more · last seen 2024

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network National Route 91

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 91Cycling route
Named routeRef 91National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route233 m
Named routeRef 91Length 233 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route127 m
Named routeRef 91Length 127 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route663 m
Named routeRef 91Length 663 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route576 m
Named routeRef 91Length 576 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route65 m
Named routeRef 91Length 65 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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