Top Things to do in Belfast City Region
Top Hotels in Belfast City Region
Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Belfast City Region, Northern Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Belfast City Region, United Kingdom including Copeland Bird Observatory, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Portavoe Reservoir, Kiltonga Wildlife Reserve, Carnmoney Hill, Cairn Wood, Horsetail Retreat Carp & Tench Lake, Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in Belfast City Region
1. Copeland Bird Observatory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Observatory is situated on Old Lighthouse Island, or the ‘Bird Isle’, as it is known locally. The Island is 40 metres high and 16 hectares (40 acres) in area, with a cliff on the east side and fairly gentle slopes elsewhere leading to a rocky shoreline. For most of the visiting season, the Island is covered by lush vegetation including elder scrub, bracken, Himalayan balsam, nettles, bluebells, narcissi and campion. The Island is an excellent place for newcomers to birdwatching. It is the only place in Northern Ireland where rare passerines turn up with any regularity. Visitors can participate in the trapping and ringing of birds and get a chance to see them at close quarters. Apart from the birds, the Island is available as an ecological study centre and, we hope, is a valuable educational resource for all levels of student. There is accommodation for up to 23 overnight visitors in the converted ruins of the old lighthouse.
2. Murlough National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By machinmad - Norwich, United Kingdom
From the car park we took the right hand boardwalk to the beach then followed the shoreline right round the peninsular and back inland to the road bridge. It was high tide and very wet, but was just manageable . The sea walk was spectacular, as the big waves crashed in. Seals basked on the opposite shore, oblivious to the sound of gunfire from the military firing range. A stunning 2hr circular walk despite the heavy rain on the way back!
3. Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Tollymore National Outdoor Centre is located on the northern edge of the Mourne Mountains on the fringe of Tollymore Forest Park. We provide a wide range of skills and leadership courses in outdoor adventure activities including rockclimbing, hillwalking, canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering and orienteering to groups and individuals. On site facilities include high and low ropes courses, indoor and outdoor climbing walls, canoe rolling pool, and a mountain bike skills course. The Centre also includes ensuite accommodation and a range of meeting and conference rooms.
Reviewed By TravelBuds1and2
we rented electric bikes and had an awesome adventure. We rode higher than we would have on regular bicycles and saw some amazing Irish scenery. Wonderful memories!
4. WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By jonathanbU6118AH - Belfast, United Kingdom
Really lovely spot with lots to see, and contrary to a few other comments, we found the cafe to be excellent, staff were kind and courteous, found the food reasonably priced and tasty. Good way to spend a day out with the family
5. Portavoe Reservoir
6. Kiltonga Wildlife Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By missy155 - Newtownards, United Kingdom
It says not to feed the birds, but please DO as they love it and will eat it all up. Great place for the young and old alike. I love feeding the ducks and looking out over the pond - very relaxing.
7. Carnmoney Hill
8. Cairn Wood
9. Horsetail Retreat Carp & Tench Lake
10. Island Hill & North Strangford Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By james_m186470 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Just about 1km outside Comber, County Down on the road to Newtownards turn right -it's signposted-just keep going but take care-road narrows! at end good parking + toilets. Take in the peace of this view-relax, look and listen-your pulse will slow and your bp will fall-great place for a relaxing picnic-gulls help to clear up!-Walk along the causeway-check tide times for Comber on line just in case!-the island is called Rough Island and the walk round it's easy-about 15 mins-it's actually a Neolithic settlement from 5000 years ago-vikings raided this coast hence the name of the lough-Strangford-the strang fiord-very strong currents at mouth of lough-you can find flint arrowheads on the beach here-great place for dogs-or flying kites!-birdwatchers paradise-if picnics aren't you eat in Comber-The Georgian House in the Square is good for lunch-anyway enjoy your visit and come back again-James Myers
