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of Northern Ireland.

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Places to explore in Northern Ireland

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  • lake

    Altnaheglish Reservoir

    A peaceful reservoir at the head of Banagher Glen reached by a forest road climb, a quiet turnaround point with views over the Sperrins.

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  • nature reserve

    An Creagán

    Visitor centre with the 3.4-mile Forest and River Trail and a biodiversity trail crossing rare raised bog rich in wildlife.

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  • gardens

    Antrim Castle Gardens

    A 400-year-old garden with the Italian Tower and Yew Tree Pond beside the Six Mile Water, a gentle starting point for the Lough Neagh loughshore loop.

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  • country park

    Antrim Lough Shore Park

    A lakeside park on the shore of Lough Neagh, Ireland's largest lake, with easy level paths for a relaxed waterside walk or jog.

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  • harbour

    Ballintoy Harbour

    A picturesque little harbour amid sea stacks and rocky pools reached by a steep winding road, the gateway to wild clifftop and beach walking.

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  • nature reserve

    Ballyronan Wood

    A small wet woodland on the western shore of Lough Neagh with a yellow-waymarked loop past the loughshore and marina rich in waterbirds.

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  • glen

    Banagher Glen

    A steep ancient oak-wooded glen with a surfaced road climbing past waterfalls and bridges to Altnaheglish Reservoir and Banagher Dam, home to red squirrels.

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  • viewpoint

    Barnes Gap

    A dramatic ice-carved mountain pass with panoramic views over West Tyrone, on the steep Craignamaddy Circuit walk.

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  • park

    Barnett Demesne

    The wooded estate grounds of Georgian Malone House, with meadow and woodland trails linking to the Lagan Towpath and Mary Peters Track.

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  • park

    Bay Road Park

    A riverside wetland park on the west bank of the Foyle whose flat paths link the city centre to the Foyle Bridge for an easy loop.

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  • landmark

    Beaghmore Stone Circles

    A complex of seven Bronze Age stone circles, rows and cairns set on heather moorland, reached by a quiet 5km Sperrins road loop.

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  • landmark

    Belfast Castle

    A baronial sandstone castle and estate at the foot of Cave Hill, a popular starting point for walkers with terraced gardens and wooded paths.

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