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The Moat

2 ha

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.64413, -5.54066

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Redshank
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Redshank, Black-headed Gull +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tomato, Carrageen, Red Valerian +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Tomato, Carrageen, Red Valerian +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ballymacormick Point, Strangford LoughWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Lowry's Wood Walk, Strangford LoughWalking route700 m
Named routeLength 700 mDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
North Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section)Walking route19.2 km
Named routeLength 19.2 kmRegional walking route
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"

Named routeLength 1000 kmRound trip
North Down Coastal PathWalking route19.2 km
Named routeLength 19.2 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J5880 : The Moat, Donaghadee

📷 Rossographer · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

J5880 : The Moat, Donaghadee

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Cromellin ParkUrban park200 m→🌱The CommonsUrban park1.1 km→🌱Hunts Park Water TowerUrban park1.2 km→✦BCDR Railway BridgeHistoric site1.1 km→🌱Belvedere Dog Park (Sand Area)Urban park1.9 km→🌱Millisle Community GardenUrban park4.6 km→

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