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Scarva Park

6 ha

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

54.33038, -6.36012

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Grey Heron
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Grey Heron, Mallard +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Grey Heron, Mallard +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Green Alkanet, Bittersweet, Red Campion +20 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Green Alkanet, Bittersweet, Red Campion +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Loughbrickland/Whyte Estate - Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
River TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
St Patrick's Way: The Pilgrim WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Glen View TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 9Cycling route

Belfast to Newry

Named routeRef 9National Cycle Network
Newry Canal TowpathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 9Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 9Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route230 m
Named routeRef 9Length 230 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km
Named routeRef 9Length 5.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J0643 : The entrance to Scarva Park

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J0643 : The entrance to Scarva Park

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Nearby places

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🌱Loughbrickland ParkUrban park4 km→✦Gilford CastleHistoric site4.3 km→✦Drummiller FortHistoric site1.5 km→✦LisnagadeHistoric site2 km→✦Lisbane RathHistoric site2.9 km→✦RathHistoric site3.1 km→

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