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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Mallard
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Mallard, Mute Swan +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Loughshore Trail Route 4 - Ballyronan Marina to Ardboe CrossCycling route14 km
Named routeRef 4Length 14 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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