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Oliver Plunkett Park

1 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌1 species of mammals recorded in the area — Pine Marten are among those seen
  • ☀️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

7 activities

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Pine Marten · last seen 2016; Mammals — Pine Marten · last seen 2016

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green-veined White · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green-veined White · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ring of Gullion WayWalking route53 km
Named routeLength 53 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Ballymoyer ForestWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel LoopWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Crilly's LoaninWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
The Poets' Trail - Ballykeel LoopCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J0026 : Houses at Oliver Plunkett's Park west of the Mountain House Lounge and Bar

J0026 : Houses at Oliver Plunkett's Park west of the Mountain House Lounge and Bar

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