Short birdwatching visit · Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Peatlands Park and Annagarriff Wood
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- Winter for Hen Harrier and Peregrine
- Headline birds
- Hen Harrier · Peregrine
- Parking
- Use the public Peatlands Park car park, with seasonal gate hours.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Near Derryhubbert, south-west of Lough Neagh
Peatlands Park brings woodland and bog habitats together within one public site. Annagarriff Wood is its wooded nature reserve, with oak and birch surrounded by fen and remnants of raised bog. DAERA names Jay in the canopy and Sparrowhawk and Peregrine among winter hunting birds. The park’s paths give access to this habitat without entering the treacherous fen ground. Annagarriff and the neighbouring Mullenakill reserve are treated as parts of this single park visit, rather than separate additions. The official visitor page carries an October high-wind advisory; confirm the latest access with the operator before travelling.
Birds and seasons
- Hen Harrier · Headline bird — Winter Source for Hen Harrier
- Peregrine · Headline bird — Winter Source for Peregrine
- Jay — Season not stated Source for Jay
- Sparrowhawk — Winter Source for Sparrowhawk
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- The Annagarriff circuit is reached about a mile from the visitor centre; remain on the established path system.
- Toilets
- Toilets are listed at Peatlands Park, subject to the published seasonal opening and any temporary closures.
- Parking
- Use the public Peatlands Park car park, with seasonal gate hours.
- Dogs
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Access notes
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Approach Peatlands Park from M1 junction 13. Permission from the site manager is required to leave Annagarriff’s paths. The dated high-wind notice does not establish that gates or facilities have reopened; check current arrangements before setting out. The railway is not operating.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Nearby special trips
- Oronsay · 107.8 straight-line miles
- Stevenston Point · 107.9 straight-line miles
- Cemlyn Nature Reserve · 112.9 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, 9.2 miles away in a straight line.
- The Argory · 2.1 miles in a straight line
- Craigavon Lakes Local Nature Reserve · 9.5 miles in a straight line
- Lurgan Park · 11.5 miles in a straight line