Slievenacloy

The nature reserve is located in the valley between Divis and Colin Mountains in the Belfast Hills. Initial impressions may suggest only grassy fields, but it is in fact a vast wildlife paradise of unimproved grassland, meadows, rush and heath. The site is particularly important for orchids, birds and fungi, and offers spectacular panoramic views of Northern Ireland from the Mourne Mountains to the Sperrins and beyond! A great escape from the hustle and bustle of Belfast and Lisburn.

Access: There is pedestrian and wheelchair access to Slievenacloy all year round from the main entrance and through kissing gates on the Flowbog Road. Cars can be parked along the Flowbog Road. On site car parking is only available during our events or by prior arrangement with the warden. Please phone 028 4483 0282 for more information. There is an information leaflet available on site to help guide you round the various way-marked trails. If you would be interested in bringing a group to explore Slievenacloy, please get in touch with the Ulster Wildlife Trust on 028 4483 0282.

Getting there: Slievenacloy is located in the Belfast Hills, west of Belfast and is accessed via the Flowbog Road.

Look out for: bitter vetchling, bilberry, waxcap fungi, small heath butterfly, snipe, kestrel, skylark, Irish hare