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Getting here
54.51674, -5.89107
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄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
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🍄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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Great Spotted Woodpecker, Mallard, Moorhen +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Great Spotted Woodpecker, Mallard, Moorhen +48 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Neoascia podagrica, Eupeodes latifasciatus +103 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Neoascia podagrica, Eupeodes latifasciatus +103 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Parrot Waxcap, Blackening Waxcap, Butter Cap +7 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Parrot Waxcap, Blackening Waxcap, Butter Cap +7 more · last seen 2022
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Nipplewort, Greater Stitchwort, Pineappleweed +18 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Nipplewort, Greater Stitchwort, Pineappleweed +18 more · last seen 2023
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Memories of Castlereagh Heritage TrailWalking route
Meadow TrailWalking route
Lagan TrailWalking route
Giant's Ring Circular WalkWalking route
Terrace Hill trail, MinnowburnWalking route1.4 km
The Terrace Hill trail at Minnowburn will take you round the pond, through woodland, and on to a low-walled garden that affords views over the Lagan Valley and beyond. Don't miss the wooden sculptures dotted along the path. Steps & steep slopes.
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route
Belfast to Newry
Clement Wilson ParkCycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part Northern IrelandCycling route
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Main RouteCycling route597 m
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Blue TrailMountain bike route
Barnett Demense Blue Trail. For confident through to experienced mountain bikers.
Red OptionsMountain bike route
Barnett Demense - Red trail options
Green TrailMountain bike route
Barnett Demense Green Trail. Aimed at beginners.
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