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Island Hill

Northern Ireland  >  United Kingdom

Great wee place on the northern shores of Strangford Lough. Great place for waders, gulls, Brent Goose and many other birds.

Added* by Darryl
Most recent update 22 October 2020
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Description

The shore car park overlooks Strangford Lough and is an excellent vantage point for bird watchers. Among the birds you can see are Brent Goose, Common Shelduck, Whooper Swan, Little Egret and Eurasian Curlew. See the extended birdlist below.

Details

Access

This site is situated at the end of the Ringcreevy Road, 3 miles from Newtownards off the Comber Road. The shore car park overlooks Strangford Lough and is an excellent vantage point for birding. A path along the edge of the lough leads to a causeway accessible only at low tide, leading to the island. Island Hill provides magnificent views of the lough. Also known as Rough Island.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn , Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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