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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessPaid entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingToilets

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Robin +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Green Alkanet, Ivy-leaved Toadflax +14 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Green Alkanet, Ivy-leaved Toadflax +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Common Cockchafer, Holly Blue +13 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Common Cockchafer, Holly Blue +13 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Comber GreenwayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 99Cycling route

Belfast to Newcastle

Named routeRef 99Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
North DownCycling route

Bangor to Newtownards via North Down Coastal Path

Named routeLocal cycle route
Comber GreenwayCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
Strangford Lough Cycle TrailCycling route

Former portions of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's National Cycle Network route 99 & Regional Route 20, de-designated by them in 2020 because they're on-road. Some signage may still remain.

Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 99Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route58 m
Named routeRef 99Length 58 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J4874 : Newtownards Shopping Centre [part]

J4874 : Newtownards Shopping Centre [part]

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