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1 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Black-headed Gull
  • 🍄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
Parking

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull +84 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Snowy Waxcap, Scarlet Elfcup, Netted Shield Lichen +8 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Snowy Waxcap, Scarlet Elfcup, Netted Shield Lichen +8 more · last seen 2023

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Narrow-Leaved Eelgrass, Toothwort, Japanese Knotweed +54 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Narrow-Leaved Eelgrass, Toothwort, Japanese Knotweed +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White, Hairy Shieldbug +42 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White, Hairy Shieldbug +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 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
Antrim Hills Way (Ulster Way Section)Walking route31 km

Ballynure to Glenarm

Named routeLength 31 kmRegional walking route
Causeway Coast and Glens - 9 - Salllagh Braes WalkWalking route10.8 km
Named routeLength 10.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
ecos Cycle TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

D2816 : Beach Car Park at Carnlough

D2816 : Beach Car Park at Carnlough

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