Reserves and speciesBalloo Wetland

Balloo Wetland

Posted by ulster
2011-05-03 14:16

A haven for water-loving wildlife and people tucked away in the industrial heart of Bangor. 

Balloo Wetland Nature Reserve is a brand-new nature reserve established in partnership with North Down Borough Council on a former area of wet wasteland.

The reserve has several distinct habitats, including woodland, scrub, grassland, pond and reedbeds which provide a sanctuary for a range of plants, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, newts and frogs. We are delighted to have discovered recent evidence of otter activity on the site.

With its network of paths and boardwalks, as well as a picnic area and information panels, the nature reserve provides easy access for all types of visitors. 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Trust Website: 
http://www.ulsterwildlife.org
Size: 
6.00
Short Description: 
CLOSED for the foreseeable future. The boardwalk had become unsafe and had to be dismantled. We’re working with the Council to look at the possible alternatives for re-instigating access on the site but it is likely to be closed for a significant period.
Smartphone Description: 
A brand-new nature reserve, established from scratch on an area of wet wasteland, in partnership with North Down Borough Council. Significant European funding focused on habitat creation and improvement, with the site transformed into a haven for local wildlife.
Location
Address: 
Innotec Drive, Balloo Road
Town: 
Bangor
County: 
Down
Postcode: 
BT19 7PG
Grid ref: 
NW638333
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
CLOSED until further notice
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
No
Access info: 
Closed until further notice.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Balloo Wetland car park
Walking information: 
Wheelchair access around the site, including a large section of boardwalk.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Ulster Wildlife
Reserve phone number: 
028 9045 4094
Reserve email address: 
naturereserves@ulsterwildlife.org
Photos
Photo: 
Balloo Wetland
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve