A small nature reserve perched above Glenarm village on a limestone escarpment, dominated by hazed woodland with pockets of interesting grassland. Best known for its flora, the site is beautiful in spring when the woodland floor is a sea of colour. A small population of red squirrels can be found in the woodland, other mammals on the reserve include rabbits, wood mice, shrews and stoats. Fine views of the stunning Antrim coast and the Mull of Kintyre can be enjoyed from the picnic area.
Access: It can easily be explored via a circular way-marked trail, 1km in length, that leads through the hazel and largest meadow. The nature reserve is open to the general public.
Getting There: There are two access points along the Straidkilly Road, which is off the A2 coast Road or B97 Glenarm-Ballymena Road. Park on the grassy verge opposite the old quarry.
Look out for: wood anemone, primrose, bullfinch and red squirrels.
