Reserves and speciesStraidkilly

Straidkilly

Posted by ulster
2011-05-03 14:16

This small nature reserve perched above Glenarm village on a limestone escarpment, is covered by hazel woodland with pockets of interesting grassland. Best known for its flora, the site is beautiful in spring when the woodland floor is a sea of colour. Fine views of the stunning Antrim coast and the Mull of Kintyre can be enjoyed from the picnic area. Red squirrels can be found in the woodland, along with rabbits, wood mice, shrews and stoats. Look out for Northern Ireland Priority Species; wood white butterfly, mistle thrush, song thrush and bullfinch. Notable plants associated with this nature reserve include wood vetch, stone bramble and birds-nest orchid.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Ulster Wildlife
Trust Website: 
http://www.ulsterwildlife.org
Size: 
8.50
Short Description: 
A peaceful site, impressively situated above Glenarm village, with a variety of colourful flora
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve, located on a limestone escarpment, is dominated by hazel woodland. It is most notable for its flora and is a sea of colour in the spring. The site retains a small population of red squirrels and other mammals such as wood mice, shrews and stoats can also be found.
Location
Address: 
Straidkilly Road
Town: 
Carnlough
County: 
Antrim
Postcode: 
BT44 0LQ
Grid ref: 
NW457721
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Open to general public
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park at the old quarry (do not obstruct gates)
Walking information: 
No formal paths - rough terrain, steep inclines, Caution required
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Ulster Wildlife
Reserve phone number: 
028 9045 4094
Reserve email address: 
naturereserves@ulsterwildlife.org
Photos
Photo: 
Straidkilly
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve