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  1. Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Sperrins Sculpture at Mullaghcarn summit
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Gortin Glen Forest Park
    Sperrins Sculpture at Mullaghcarn summit

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    Gortin

    Address

    Glen Park Road, Gortin, County Tyrone, BT79 7SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 303 17777

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    There are over 10km of walking trails, a 6km scenic drive, wildfowl enclosure and deer enclosure and a new children's playpark to enjoy and explore.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
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    Newcastle

    Address

    Bryansford Road, Tollymore Park, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4372 2428

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Covering an area of almost 630 hectares at the foot of the Mourne mountains, Tollymore Forest Park has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea at Newcastle. It's open to the public all year.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - There is a charge for parking in Tollymore Forest Park. 
  3.  Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
    View of Stricklands Glen from Carnalea Golf Club
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path
     Stricklands Glen, part of North Down Coastal Path
    View of Stricklands Glen from Carnalea Golf Club
    Photo on a cool day overlooking the area where Stricklands Glen meets the Coastal Path

    Bangor

    Address

    Bryansburn Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3SU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    An enchanting park leading onto the North Down Coastal Path.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains
    Slieve Gullion
    View of Slieve Gullion
    Awakening your Senses in the Magic of the Ring of Gullion
    Group on lane looking over Ring of Gullion mountains

    Killeavy

    Address

    89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, County Armagh, BT35 8SW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Slieve Gullion Forest Park is in the heart of the Ring of Gullion. The Ring of Gullion is a unique geological landform – unparalleled elsewhere in Ireland or the UK – and was the first ring dyke in the world to be geologically mapped. The ring of…

  5. War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Marine Gardens Play Park with pirate ship featuring tube slide
    Children's green slide and play equipment at Marine Gardens Play Park
    Planted border beside paving area with Carrickfergus Clock Tower to rear
    Churchill Tank at Marine Gardens in Carrickfergus
    Entrance sign to Marine Gardens Play Park
    War Memorial Park at Marine Gardens with paved and planted areas

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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8232

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Beautiful parkland on the waterfront of Carrickfergus within sight of the Castle featuring a children's playground (currently closed for refurbishment), special memorial area, gardens and picnic area.

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Marine Gardens and Promenade has free designated accessible parking on site for cars, coaches and minibuses located at Carrickfergus Castle Car Park. A smaller free car park is also available next to the play park entrance.
  6. Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond
    Photo of the brightly coloured bandstand where live music takes place in the summer months
    Photo of the war memorial in Ward Park, framed by leafy trees
    Close up image of green grass covered in white daisy flowers and green leafy trees in Ward Park
    Photo of the Ward Park duck pond and wooden bridge, surrounded by leafy green trees mid summer
    Photo of bowlers in action at the Ward Park Bowling Green
    Photo of the Ward Park Bowling Green and Club house surrounded by flora and fauna
    Photo of the Ward Park Aviary beside the duck pond

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    Bangor

    Address

    Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    A perfect park in the centre of Bangor. An ideal spot to enjoy the local wildlife and feed the ducks.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. A view of Moira Demesne showing the signage

    Moira

    Address

    110 Main Street, Moira, County Down, BT67 0DS

    Telephone

    028 9244 7300

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Moira Demesne is a parkland offering beautiful walks, picnic sites and a children's play area.

    Price

    Free
  8. The Gateway building and Six Mile Water River
    Drone image of The Gateway building on the shore of Lough Neagh
    The Protector of the Lough statue at the edge of Lough Neagh
    The Joyce boat moored on land outside The Gateway building
    Two people stand on a lookout point over Lough Neagh
    The Gateway building and Six Mile Water River
    Drone image of The Gateway building on the shore of Lough Neagh
    The Protector of the Lough statue at the edge of Lough Neagh
    The Joyce boat moored on land outside The Gateway building
    Two people stand on a lookout point over Lough Neagh

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    Antrim

    Address

    Lough Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4DG

    Telephone

    0300 123 7788

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, Antrim Lough Shore Park is an area steeped in natural beauty, with an outdoor play park, caravan park and The Gateway Exhibition Centre to explore.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  9. Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Stone bridge with arch ways over the River Roe
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Benbradagh Mountain
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church and signage for graveyard
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Stone bridge with arch ways over the River Roe
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Benbradagh Mountain
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church
    Frame in Burnfoot Village
    Ruins of Old Bovevagh Church and signage for graveyard

    Dungiven

    Address

    Derryork Road, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT47 4NW

    Telephone

    0287776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Viewpoint

    A pretty village nestled between the River Roe and the Bovevagh River.

    Dates

    Price

    Free
  10. Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park
    Old Castle Archdale Forest
    Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail
    Blackslee Waterfall Trail in Lough Navar Forest
    Big Dog Forest
    Lough Oughter
    Cavan Burren Park

    Address

    County Fermanagh

    Telephone

    + 353 (0)719 853 692

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the rugged mountainous uplands and the gentle rolling lowlands of Counties Fermanagh and Cavan, stretching from the northern shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to the southern shores…

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Parking (free)
  11. A photo of the winter sun shining on Kiltonga Duck pond with Scrabo Tower in the background

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    Newtownards

    Address

    Belfast Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Nature and Wildlife

    In July 2000, Kiltonga Nature Reserve became the first site in the UK to be awarded BT Millennium Miles Status. Almost 1000 metres of walkway were upgraded to enable disabled access to the reserve.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Male taking part in Alpaca Trekking at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Group ordering drinks at coffee stand at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    3 Alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics and coffee trailer
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Alpaca Trekking Picnics
    Luxury Picnic Hampers
    Family looking though picnic basket at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Ballyburren, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9581 6650

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Our unique estate has over 5,000 trees with ponds, pathways and bridges nestled in 18 acres of beautiful undulating surroundings just 25mins from Belfast, near Ballynahinch in County Down. We offer mini adventures for families, individuals, couples…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
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    Ballymena

    Address

    Doury Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    45-acre urban park in the heart of Ballymena with something to do for all the family - you can check out the lake full of ducks, modern playground, urban art, sports facilities, delightful flowers and onsite community initiatives.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs accepted by arrangement

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  14. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Belfast

    Address

    Antrim Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5GR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 9629

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views across Belfast from vantage points on the hillside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking (free)
  15. Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating - 90 reviews90 reviews

    Irvinestown

    Address

    346 Killadeas Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 6634 4803

    Type

    Type:

    Visitor Centres & Museums

    The country park boasts beautiful woodland and lough shore walks, an insect garden and wildflower meadow. Castle Archdale was the main flying boat base during WWII, highlighted in an exhibition in the visitor centre entitled ‘Castle Archdale at War’.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT47 6JY

    Type

    Type:

    Public Park

    St Columb’s Park is a 70 acre park located on the Limavady Road. Within the grounds of the park you will find beautiful wooded walkways, the ruins of a medieval church and 18th century Manor House - St Columb's Park House and a Walled Garden

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking - Free car parking including disabled access parking is available in St Columb’s Park (Off St Columb’s Road). Free on road car parking is also available on St Columb’s Road. Parking is also available located within Ebrington Square for visitors.   
  17. The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa.
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa
    The Fairy Trail at Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa

    Kesh

    Address

    Lusty Beg Island Resort & Spa, Boa Island, Kesh, County Fermanagh, BT93 8AD

    Telephone

    02868633300

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    From October-April we do recommend bringing your wellies along as some of our fairy houses venture off the beaten path! Why not end your walk with a trip to our newly renovated play park?

  18. Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour
    Family walking around Portmuck Harbour
    Girl splashing on the beach
    Rockpooling
    Picnic table at Portmuck Harbour

    Tripadvisor Traveller Rating

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    Islandmagee

    Address

    68 Portmuck Road, Portmuck, Islandmagee, County Antrim, BT40 3TP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9336 6666

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Landscape/View

    Follow the winding road down to reach this hidden gem. With its picture-book perfect stone harbour and tiny beach, Portmuck Harbour is a lovely place to while away the afternoon. See the stunning North Antrim coastline receding into the distance and…

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)
  19. Spelga Dam from Pigeon Rock Mountain

    Hilltown

    Address

    Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Lake / Reservoir

    Spelga Dam Reservoir sits in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, located approximately 10 miles outside of Newcastle, County Down.  A man-made reservoir built in the 1950s by the Belfast engineering firm, R Ferguson and Son.  It supplies water to…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  20. Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside
    Image of the NIEA signpost entitled Scrabo County Park, caring for the environment with Scrabo Tower in background
    Drone photo of Scrabo Tower sitting majestically on it's hill overlooking countryside

    Newtownards

    Address

    203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4SJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 1491

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    This charming park is situated around the upper slopes and top of Scrabo Hill, near the area of Newtownards. When visitors come and explore, they will be able to view the panoramic sights of Strangford Lough as well as the surrounding countryside.

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
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