Straidkilly
Mainly a hazel woodland walk, with areas of grassy clearings full of meadow flowers, best seen in spring when woodland flower species are in bloom.
County
Antrim
Distance
0.7 miles
OS Map
Sheet 9
Nearest Town
Glenarm
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Hill, Woodland
Terrain
Hill walk; basic paths
Grid Reference (Start)
D302165
Grid Reference (End)
D302165
Point of Interest
Wildflowers, birds, butterflies and red squirrels
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Antrim Coast & Glens
Route Description
From the road entrance follow the waymarkers around the nature reserve through the woodland and through grassy open areas. The walk finishes with a short section on road.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
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Getting to the Start (by Car)
The reserve is midway between Glenarm and Carnlough. There are two access points to the nature reserve along the Straidkilly Road, which is signposted off the A2 Coast Road South of Carnlough or off the B97 Glenarm - Ballymena Road on the outskirts of Glenarm Village.
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Parking at roadside, or layby close to reserve. Toilet facilities and refreshments are available in the nearby village of Glenarm.
Publication
Straidkilly Nature Reserve (not on site)
Publication Availability
Phone the Ulster Wildlife 028 4483 0282 or available to download on this webpage.
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