Getting here
55.05490, -6.04805
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Oystercatcher
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Oystercatcher
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Physcia tenella, Common Orange Lichen, Myriolecis persimilis +106 more · last seen 2018; Fungi — Physcia tenella, Common Orange Lichen, Myriolecis persimilis +106 more · last seen 2018
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Narrow-Leaved Eelgrass, Eelgrass, Dark red crusts +147 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Narrow-Leaved Eelgrass, Eelgrass, Dark red crusts +147 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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"
Moyle WayWalking route32 km
Waterfoot to Ballycastle
Dungonnell WayWalking route15.5 km
Waterfall TrailWalking route
Viewpoint TrailWalking route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
D2424 : Glen Road approaching its junction with the A2 (Garron Road) at the village of Waterfoot
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