Bog Meadows | Reserves and species

Situated in West Belfast beside the M1 motorway, this Local Nature Reserve is an urban oasis composed of a mosaic of reedbeds, meadows, ponds, woodland, streams and hedgerows. There are over 3km of ‘access for all’ paths with interpretive signage. It is a wonderful resource for local communities to get outdoors and to learn about local wildlife.
During the summer months, look out for African visitors of the feathered variety, including sedge, willow and grasshopper-warblers, sand martins and swallows. During the autumn, a variety of waders are attracted to the ponds when water levels are low. Winter is the best time to see the variety of ducks, geese and swans that overwinter here.

Reserve details

Trust:

Ulster Wildlife

Trust Website:

http://www.ulsterwildlife.org

Size:

19.00

Short Description:

An oasis for wildlife and people, in the heart of Belfast city.

Smartphone Description:

Situated in west Belfast alongside the M1 motorway, Bog Meadows reserve is an oasis for wildlife and people in the city. It comprises a mosaic of reedbeds, meadows, ponds, woodland, streams and hedgerows.

Location

Address:

Signposted off the A501 Falls Road in Belfast, between St. Louise's School and Milltown

Town:

Belfast

County:

Antrim

Grid ref:

J312726

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

Open at all times

Toilets:

No toilets

Disabled toilet:

No disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Yes

Access:

Yes

Access info:

Disabled access opportunities

Parking:

Yes

Parking info:

Car parking beside the reserve

Walking information:

Network of formal paths

Contact details

Reserve manager:

Ulster Wildlife

Reserve phone number:

028 9045 4094

Reserve email address:

naturereserves@ulsterwildlife.org

Photos

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Best time to visit

Start:

June

End:

August

Admission

Admission fee?:

Admission amount:

Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve