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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Dogs welcome
Getting here
54.81180, -6.37190
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦32+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Dunnock
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦32+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Dunnock
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Dunnock, Pied Wagtail +29 more · last seen 2012
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Dunnock, Pied Wagtail +29 more · last seen 2012
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Peacock, Painted Lady, Silver Y · last seen 2019
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Cycling
Ancient Sights of Ulster Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 97 ExtensionCycling route
Ballymena to Randalstown
Named routeRef 97National Cycle Network
Wildlife to spot
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