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Dogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Carrion Crow
  • 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
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5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Carrion Crow, Peregrine +96 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Carrion Crow, Peregrine +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Spring Squill, Yellow Iris, Silverweed +15 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Spring Squill, Yellow Iris, Silverweed +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Syrphus, Common Red Soldier Beetle +9 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Syrphus, Common Red Soldier Beetle +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section)Walking route19.2 km
Named routeLength 19.2 kmRegional 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
North Down Coastal PathWalking route19.2 km
Named routeLength 19.2 kmRegional walking route
Orlock Point Walk, Strangford LoughWalking route4.8 km

With evidence of Vikings & smugglers, this walk is steeped in archaeology & history. The rocky outcrops of Orlock Point contain diverse plants & animals & views of the Copeland Islands & the Irish Sea. Rocky, coastal & open farmland with steep steps.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ballymacormick Point, Strangford LoughWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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)

Named routeRef 93Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route242 m
Named routeRef 93Length 242 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 93Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

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