Red Bay Castle
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55.06739, -6.05509
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Robin
- ✦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
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Robin
- ✦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 — Mallard, Robin, Oystercatcher +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Robin, Oystercatcher +73 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — False Irish Moss, Coral Weed, Green Laver +28 more · last seen 2025; Plants — False Irish Moss, Coral Weed, Green Laver +28 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax, Common Green Grasshopper +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Eristalis pertinax, Common Green Grasshopper +19 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Sea Ivory, Common Orange Lichen, Black Lichen +2 more · last seen 2021; Fungi — Sea Ivory, Common Orange Lichen, Black Lichen +2 more · last seen 2021
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
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"
Moyle WayWalking route32 km
Waterfoot to Ballycastle
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