Nature Reserves
Northern Ireland is blessed with natural assets- and we want everyone to appreciate them. Natures Reserves across Northern Ireland provide a haven for wildlife and habitats with breathtaking scenery and sounds.
From Kebble Nature Reserve at Rathlin Island, just off the coast of County Antrim to Castle Archdale in County Fermanagh visitors are enticed by the natural beauty and outstanding array of wildlife.
Experience a sighting of Guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes as they raise their young on the bare ledges of the cliffs at Kebble Nature reserve during May to July. Iconic Puffins can also be found here nesting deep within the cliff grassland.
The Nature Reserves also attract a wide range of other animals such as ducks, snipe, grebes, coots and common seals can also be spotted in various locations throughout the province.
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Oak wood from Tollymore Forest Park was used for the interiors of the White Star liners which included the Titanic. A walk along the Shimna River is marked by many curiosities, natural and artificial - rocky outcrops, bridges, grottos and caves.
Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque village, composed of whitewashed cottages.
Amidst the rugged landscape of this isolated island, you can let your mind wander and discover a tranquility and beauty that is so unexpected.
Marble Arch
Appearing from an underground cave, the Cladagh River flows down a narrow, steeply-sided gorge towards the Erne lowlands.
Experience the Belfast Hills, renowned for providing a unique backdrop to a thriving urban area. Being so close to the city, fantastic views over Belfast and beyond can be easily enjoyed at Cave Hill and Belfast Castle or Black Mountain.
Rathlin is Northern Ireland’s only inhabited off-shore island and is thought to come from the Irish ‘Reachlan’ meaning ‘rocky reef’.
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