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Windmill Hill Park

16 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeFungiPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — False Morel, Meadow Puffball, Clustered Toughshank +16 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — False Morel, Meadow Puffball, Clustered Toughshank +16 more · last seen 2023

Varies

Picnic day out

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

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Salmonberry, Wood Anemone +22 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Salmonberry, Wood Anemone +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Green Shieldbug, Speckled Wood +157 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Green Shieldbug, Speckled Wood +157 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Green LaneWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Riverside WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Harmoney HillWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Chapel PadWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lough Park TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Riverside walkpublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mPath type: steps
riverside walkpublic footpath · 3 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 3 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2 - The Slieve Croob RouteCycling route25 km
Named routeRef 2Length 25 kmRound tripRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3752 : Ascending towards Ballynahinch Windmill

J3752 : Ascending towards Ballynahinch Windmill

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