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Rea's Wood, Antrim

Northern Ireland  >  United Kingdom

Broadleaf and conifer wood, some wet areas and bordering Lough Neagh.

Added* by Rodney
Most recent update 7 April 2020
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Description

Reas Wood extends along part of the shore of Lough Neagh. It is a wet woodland dominated by alder, willow and birch trees. It has a wide range of breeding woodland birds including terns on Torpedo platform, flocks of wintering wildfowl including Whooper Swan.

Details

Access

Park at Antrim Lough shore Park accessed via Lough Road beside Antrim Forum leisure centre or park at Antrim Castle Gardens and walk along Sixmilewater River to the same car park, looking out for Common Kingfisher and White-throated Dipper on the way.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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