Murlough Nature Reserve County Down Northern Ireland

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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Just Some Ideas

	Tollymore Forest Park, Newcastle 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.
	Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Antrim, Northern Ireland, Ballintoy, Ballycastle Carrick-a-Rede boasts unrivalled coastal scenery and an exhilarating rope bridge experience accessed by a short coastal footpath. On the way, there are wonderful vantage points to stop and take in the natural beauty.
	Belfast Zoo, Newtownabbey Belfast Zoo is situated on a breath-taking 55 acre site with panoramic views over Belfast Lough. This modern zoo acts as a safe haven for more than 160 species of rare and endangered animals, housed in award-winning enclosures.
	Prehen Wood, Londonderry/Derry A wood for all seasons providing year round enjoyment for thousands of visitors. Spring brings an amazing array of woodland flowers, only matched by autumn's stunning colour. Visitors may even catch a glimpse of some special wild inhabitants.
	Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, Newcastle Murlough National Nature Reserve is a fragile 6000 year old sand dune system owned by the National Trust and managed as Ireland’s first Nature Reserve since 1967. It is an excellent area for walking and bird watching.
	Kearney Village, Portaferry Owned by the National Trust, it is a picturesque village, composed of whitewashed cottages.
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