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Getting There: From Cookstown take the B73 to Coagh. From Coagh Village continue along the B160 into Ballyronan. The Marina is situated on the right hand side, on the shores of Lough Neagh. (Approximately 12 miles from Cookstown). Ballyronan Wood Walk starts from the Marina. Free car parking available onsite. From the M2 follow signs into Toome. From Toome follow signs to Ballyronan.
Wet woodland; Background information: Wet woodland occurs on poorly drained or seasonally waterlogged soils. The wet woodland resource is diverse in composition and structure, usually dominated by willow, alder, or downy birch but also sometimes includes ash or oak on the drier riparian areas or margins of flushes. Wet woodland habitats occur on the margins of water bodies along low-land and upland streams, on hill-side flushes and as successional habitat on fens and bogs. Wet woods frequently occur in a mosaic with other woodland habitats and with wetland habitats. Management of mosaic sites needs to consider wet woodland in relation to the requirements of each of the habitats. In many areas of the wetlands, wet woodland is generally unmanaged and is often utilized for grazing and shelter by livestock. In the past, wet woodlands around Lough Neagh containing willow were coppiced. Much of the current resource is largely secondary and of relatively re-cent origin that is less than 100 years old. Wet woodland can be of significant value for flora and fauna.
Flora: Rare plant species include elongated sedge and large bitter-cress, while relict species from the former open wetlands or ground flora are found in old woodlands, including bog mosses Sphagnum spp., sedges Carex spp., marsh marigold, bottle sedge, and common marsh-bedstraw.
Fauna: Wet woodland fauna has been poorly recorded but the number of invertebrate species associated with alder, downy birch and willow is very large. Wet woodland habitat also provides cover and breeding sites for otter and is of value for bats.
Community Centre: Local Development Association in conjunction with the Council runs a new Community Centre, which includes a function hall, offices, café, retail/work units and public toilets and changing rooms.
Bird Hide: Keys can be obtained from the community building at the Marina Centre.
Camping & Caravan Park: Set in a circle of about 10 pitches, 4/5 of which are facing Lough Neagh. There is a BBQ area and picnic tables in the green area in the middle of the park. Electric hook up is possible with provisions of freshwater only feet away. Toilet block available.
Ballyronan Marina: The marina is an important aquatic environment for fish species. On a summers evening trout can be seen leaping from the water to snatch a fly from the surface.
Environmental Facts & Figures
Ballyronan Local Nature Reserve
Craigavon Lakes Local Nature Reserve
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Lough Neagh captivates visitors with its tranquil atmosphere, un-spoilt scenery, secluded bays and skyward views. Lough Neagh is a haven for wildlife with many viewpoints around the shoreline.
There is so much to see and do from history and heritage, visitor attractions and crafts to land and water based activities. Boating on Lough Neagh is now accessible to all with two secluded islands steeped in history, flora and fauna……..paradise just waiting to be discovered!