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Kingsland

8 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Herring Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Oystercatcher +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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

14 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
North DownCycling route

Bangor to Newtownards via North Down Coastal Path

Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Named routeRef 93Length 85 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 93Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route242 m
Named routeRef 93Length 242 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J5182 : Kiosk, Kingsland, Bangor

J5182 : Kiosk, Kingsland, Bangor

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