Reserves and speciesInishcreagh

Inishcreagh

Posted by ulster
2011-05-03 14:16

Inishcreagh is an island in Upper Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh, preserved now as a link to the primeval forest which once covered our shores. This undisturbed haven is composed of a mosaic of mature parkland, oak woodland, and botanically rich grassland. The island is grazed by feral goats. It is also home to NI Priority Species such as mistle thrush and otter. Our staff make annual visits for monitoring and biological recording purposes.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Trust Website: 
http://www.ulsterwildlife.org
Size: 
6.50
Short Description: 
A beautiful Lough Erne island with a mosaic of habitats
Smartphone Description: 
Inishcreagh is a beautiful island in Upper Lough Erne. It contains a mosaic of mature parkland, oak woodland and botanically rich grassland. Northern Ireland priority species present include mistle thrush and otters.
Location
Address: 
Upper Lough Erne
Town: 
Upper Lough Erne
County: 
Fermanagh
Postcode: 
BT94 5PH
Grid ref: 
H283336
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times but access by permission only, contact Ulster Wildlife. Boat required.
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access: 
Permit required
Access info: 
Grazing animals
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Contact Ulster Wildlife for details
Walking information: 
Boat is required to get to this island from jetty at Knockninney, no paths, grazing animals
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Ulster Wildlife
Reserve phone number: 
028 9045 4094
Reserve email address: 
naturereserves@ulsterwildlife.org
Photos
Photo: 
Inishcreagh Nature Reserve
Best time to visit
Start: 
June
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve