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| | Murlough Bay was declared Ireland's first nature reserve almost 40 years ago and to many it remains the finest place in Ireland to see some wonderful species of wildlife. Situated on the County Down coastline and in the shadow of the spectacular Mourne Mountains, this fragile dune system is made up of sand, heath and woodland surrounded by estuary and sea. | |  | Check out wildlife on sea and land along the UK's coast. Watch sensational Basking Sharks and get up close to flora and fauna. | |  | - We're in for a treat at the coast as we explore brilliant wildlife watching experiences during the summer.
| | | Murlough - Visitor Guide | | Address: | South Down Office, Murlough National Nature Reserve, Dundrum, County Down. | | Postcode | BT33 0NQ | | Telephone: | 028 4375 1467 | | e-mail | murlough@nationaltrust.org.uk | | Key attraction: | Plants, moths and butterflies. | | Essential kit: | Sensible footwear, binoculars. Refreshments for long walks. | | Nature watching: | Flowering plants and lichens. During summer it's probably the top spot in Northern Ireland for flowering plants. Moths and butterflies - around 20 species of butterflies. Summer moth events. | | Access: | Disabled Access: Visitor centre and boardwalks/pathways all accessible for wheelchairs. | | Facilities: | Picnic area, visitor/information centre with public toilets open throughout the summer months. | | Getting there: | By car: Situated 45 minutes from Belfast, follow signs on the A24, one mile south of Dundrum.
Bus: Ulsterbus no. 20 between Belfast and Newcastle. Alight at Lazy BJ caravan park after Dundrum. Car parking: National Trust car park available for visitors. | | Opening times: | Access available year round. Facilities March 17 - May 28: 10am - 6pm weekends and Public Holidays (incl. April 6th-15th).
June 1st-September 16th: 10am-6pm daily. | | Charges: | Free but car parking charges - £2.70 per car, £5 per minibus and £10 per coach. |
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