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Straidkilly Walk

Straidkilly Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0LQ
Straidkilly Walk

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About

Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in spring when woodland flower species are in bloom.

Start Point:
D302165

Finish Point:
D302165

Route:
From the road entrance follow the waymarkers around the nature reserve through the woodland and through grassy open areas. The walk finishes with a short section on road.

Distance:
0.7 miles

Terrain:
Hill walk; basic paths

Point of interest:
Wildflowers, birds, butterflies and red squirrels

Facilities:
Parking at roadside, or layby close to reserve. Toilet facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby village of Glenarm.

Publication:
Straidkilly Nature Reserve (not on site)

Publication availability:
Phone the Ulster Wildlife 028 4483 0282 or available to download on this webpage.

Nearest town:
Glenarm

OS map:
Sheet 9

Accessible terrain:
Unsurfaced narrow paths, uneven in places but well maintained.

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  • Free (parking charges may apply)

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The reserve is midway between Glenarm and Carnlough. There are two access points to the nature reserve along the Straidkilly Road, which is signposted off the A2 Coast Road South of Carnlough or off the B97 Glenarm - Ballymena Road on the outskirts of Glenarm Village.

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