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Rathturret

0 ha

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.10661, -6.23532

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Hooded Crow
  • ✦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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Hooded Crow, Rook +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Hooded Crow, Rook +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bluebell, Himalayan Balsam +25 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Bluebell, Himalayan Balsam +25 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Speckled Wood, Red Admiral +23 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Speckled Wood, Red Admiral +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Water Mint, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Guelder-rose +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cloughmore TrailWalking route2.1 km
Named routeLength 2.1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Mourne WayWalking route42 km
Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
The Fairy GlenWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lock-Keeper's PadWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Ring of Gullion Way - Section 1Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7 - The Rostrevor RouteCycling route27 km
Named routeRef 7Length 27 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 99 ExtensionCycling route

Newcastle to Newry

Named routeRef 99National Cycle Network
Carlingford Lough GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rostrevor Forest - X-country MTB TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Rostrevor Forest - x-country MTB - Section20Mountain bike route
Named route
Rostrevor Forest - x-country MTB - Section 3Mountain bike route
Named route
Rostrevor Forest - x-country MTB - Section 4Mountain bike route
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Rostrevor Forest - x-country MTB - Section 5Mountain bike route
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Rostrevor Forest -x-country MTB - Section 6Mountain bike route
Named routeRound trip

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J1518 : Rathturret House from Clonallon Rath

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J1518 : Rathturret House from Clonallon Rath

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🌱Kilbroney ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Warrenpoint Marine Parade Amenity AreaUrban park1.5 km→🌱Warrenpoint ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Ringmacilroy Playing FieldsUrban park1.4 km→🌱Clonallon ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Burren Village GreenUrban park3.5 km→

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