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Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary

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📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessPaid entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.71670, -6.17403

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Swift
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Swift, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Swift, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Bitter Chocolate Rust, Rose Mildew, Conical Brittlestem +13 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Bitter Chocolate Rust, Rose Mildew, Conical Brittlestem +13 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Small White +171 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Small White +171 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bittersweet, Honesty +41 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bittersweet, Honesty +41 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mill Race TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lane behind Moylena GroveWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 94Cycling route177 km
Named routeRef 94Length 177 kmRound tripNational Cycle Network
Mill Race Trail RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Loughshore Trail Route 1 - Antrim LoopCycling route7.7 km
Named routeRef 1Length 7.7 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route256 m
Named routeRef 94Length 256 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route279 m
Named routeRef 94Length 279 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route373 m
Named routeRef 94Length 373 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J1786 : SAM Mouldings, Antrim

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J1786 : SAM Mouldings, Antrim

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy HouseUrban park3.3 km→🌱Parterre GardenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Round TowerUrban park2.5 km→🌱Carnbeg ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Alexander Irvine ParkUrban park2.6 km→✦MotteHistoric site3.2 km→

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