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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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Rathlin Island Rathlin Island , Rathlin Island

The island's rugged cliffs are home to the biggest seabird colony in N. Ireland. There is a wealth of rare flora to discover.

Lesklie Hill ni kuids 003 Leslie Hill, Ballymoney

Leslie Hill will provide everything a family needs for a great day out. It is a compact estate of arable and grassland, woodland, yards, paths and lakes.

prehenwood 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.

Be96_Streamvale Open Farm Streamvale Open Farm, Belfast

Streamvale Open Farm Streamvale is a family run dairy with so much to see and do! From feeding the animals to cuddling the baby rabbits, taking pony rides or taking a tractor drive. There are a host of activities here for all the family to enjoy.

Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Castle Archdale Country Park, Co.Fermanagh, Irvinestown, Enniskillen

Woodland & loughshore walks. Marina, access to White Island, natural history exhibits, old agricultural history exhibits, old agricultural machinery. Castle Archdale at War exhibition on the Battle of the Atlantic.

Slieve Gullion summit cairns and lake / Co. Armagh / Northern Ireland Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Killeavy, Newry

10km drive up and round this thickly wooded park. Mountain top trail (1,880 ft) to megalithic cairns and lake, with views of the Ring of Gullion, Mourne Mountains and Cooley Mountains. Walled garden. Coffee shop in Courtyard. Wheelchair access.

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