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Mossley Park

8 ha

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

54.69180, -5.95206

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Large Yellow Underwing +68 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Painted Lady, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Large Yellow Underwing +68 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Causeway Coast and Glens - 7 - Woodburn ForestWalking route13 km
Named routeLength 13 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Belfast Castle Estate TrailWalking route
Named route
Hilltop WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gentle WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route (93)Cycling route
Named routeRef (93)Local cycle route
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
National Cycle Network National Route 93 ExtensionCycling route
Named routeRef 93National Cycle Network
Route (93)Cycling route
Named routeRef (93)Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route253 m
Named routeRef 93Length 253 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route176 m
Named routeRef 93Length 176 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3284 : Former mill dam, Mossley, Newtownabbey

📷 Albert Bridge · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J3284 : Former mill dam, Mossley, Newtownabbey

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