Rea's Wood

Reas Wood extends along part of the shore of Lough Neagh. It is a great example of a wet woodland and has a rich diversity of wildlife to see. Keep dogs on leads. The path will eventually form part of the Lough Neagh Cycle Way.

County

Antrim

Distance

1.6 (One Way) miles

OS Map

Sheet 14

Nearest Town

Antrim

Route Shape

Linear

Route Type

Lakeland, Woodland

Terrain

Off road paths

Grid Reference (Start)

J135866

Grid Reference (End)

J135866

Point of Interest

Views of Lough Neagh, wildfowl and woodland birds

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

*** Please note that debris and litter deposited on the path after high water levels and extensive flooding during the winter, have now been cleared from the path ***

From the carpark, follow the path into Rea's Wood. Continue to walk through the wood, ignoring all tracks off to the right or left.

After 750m you reach the National Nature Reserve. After a further kilometre, the path reaches an iron gate. This is the southern limit of the Nature Reserve and there is no public access beyond this point.

To finish this short walk, simply retrace your steps back to the Lough Shore Park.

These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.

Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Follow the signs to the Lough Shore Park off the Dublin Road in Antrim. On reaching the Park, turn left and continue to the car park that looks out over Lough Neagh. Rea's Wood now lies to your left as you look out over the Lough.