Wildlife reserves · Northern Ireland
Bog Meadows
In or near Belfast.
Bog Meadows — nature reserve in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Adelaide · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bog Meadows, you can take a train to Adelaide station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BT12 6RE. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Bog Meadows is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.5840°, -5.9660°.
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Official information
Bog Meadows is a nature reserve located near Belfast, covering 19 hectares of wetland, meadow, and woodland habitats. Visitors can explore the diverse ecosystems and observe various wildlife species in a tranquil setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Bog Meadows is an area on the outskirts of west Belfast of 47 acres of grassland and woodland managed by the Ulster Wildlife Trust - grid reference: J3172. The M1 motorway passes through this area. To the west of the area lies Milltown Cemetery and St. Louise's Comprehensive College. To the east of the motorway is the Boucher Road area now mostly drained land with industrial units in the grounds along with underdeveloped areas. It is drained by the Blackstaff River.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5840, -5.9660
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT12 6RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Nearest railway station
- Adelaide — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.ulsterwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q4937310 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bog Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bog Meadows?
- Bog Meadows is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT12 6RE).
- What is Bog Meadows?
- Bog Meadows — nature reserve in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Bog Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Adelaide, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT12 6RE.
- Is Bog Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Bog Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bog Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Adelaide, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT12 6RE.
- Are dogs allowed at Bog Meadows?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.