parks antrim

Historically Ballyboley has been used by man since early times and there is still the remains of a 'Boley House' in the south-west corner of the forest which was used when the cattle were brought up the hill for summer grazing. Today it is a good example of multiple land-use with its large catchment area supplying water to the surrounding communities and the forest with its 673 hectares growing raw material for the saw mills. The forest was first planted in 1957....

Peatland forest of mixed conifers. Five mile forest drive offering views of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. Irish Bridge. Archaeological site. Beautifully situated Forest Park with many viewpoints, walks, caravan site, picnic area, a scenic drive and pony trekking. Forest Trails and Archaeogical site....

A Round Tower on a point at the entrance to the seaport, looking exactly like one of Ireland's medieval monastic towers is 92 ft high and built of granite. It commemorates James Chaine MP 'father of the port' who (as the inscription says) linked Larne with the United States.

On the Curran point, where the Stone Age flint implements may still be found, stands the shell of Olderfleet Castle, a 13th century ruin.

The construction of the famous Antrim Coast Road is explained a...

Colin Glen Forest Park The historic Colin Glen Forest Park is a beautiful wooded river glen right on Belfast's doorstep....

Mountain habitat is rare within cities, but the moorland on top of Cave Hill is home to wheatears and skylarks and flowers such as sheep's bit, marsh orchids and wild thyme. On the rugged cliffs nest kestrels, peregrines and ravens that hunt on the heather clad and rabbit infested slopes above the tree line....

In the Glen of Glenariff lies one of the most popular Forest Parks in the country, while at the coast is the golden one mile (1.5 Km) curve of Waterfoot Beach. The river flowing down the valley is fed by streams which fall hundreds of metres over the cliffs. Is it any wonder visitors have been coming for over a century to this jewel of the North?...

The urban environment is an important part of Belfast's heritage and is enhanced by the unique blend of features and characters of the city many parks, old and new, large and small Annual events promote interest and activity in the parks, and include lectures, demonstrations, guided walks, bus tours, band performances, children's activities, outdoor summer schemes, educational programmes and major events such as Rose Week and the Spring and Autumn Flower Shows....

The urban environment is an important part of Belfast's heritage and is enhanced by the unique blend of features and characters of the city many parks, old and new, large and small Annual events promote interest and activity in the parks, and include lectures, demonstrations, guided walks, bus tours, band performances, children's activities, outdoor summer schemes, educational programmes and major events such as Rose Week and the Spring and Autumn Flower Shows....

20 acres of parkland with riverside walks, trim trail, boating lake, children's play area, toilets and facilities for canoeing, picnicing, transit caravans and car parking....

Carnfunnock Country Park is an exceptionally beautiful place. Situated where the countryside and coast combine. In an area famous for its outstanding natural beauty, Carnfunnock is the jewel in the crown....