Getting here
54.75038, -5.87223
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🍄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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Ashy Mining Bee, Peacock, Eristalis pertinax +50 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Ashy Mining Bee, Peacock, Eristalis pertinax +50 more · last seen 2024
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Cristulariella depraedans, Beech Woodwart, Honey Fungus +3 more · last seen 2021; Fungi — Cristulariella depraedans, Beech Woodwart, Honey Fungus +3 more · last seen 2021
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — River Feather-moss, Silver-moss, Fern-leaved Hook-moss +4 more · last seen 2023; Plants — River Feather-moss, Silver-moss, Fern-leaved Hook-moss +4 more · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ulster WayWalking route1000 km
A series of walking routes which encircles Northern Ireland.
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"
Causeway Coast and Glens - 7 - Woodburn ForestWalking route13 km
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network National Route 93 ExtensionCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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