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Bog Meadows (c) Dawn Miskelly

Bog Meadows (c) Dawn Miskelly

Bog Meadows Nature Reserve Self-Guided Walks

Learn more about Bog Meadows Nature Reserve – a fascinating urban wetland haven in west Belfast – and its array of wonderful wildlife through our series of self-guided walks.

The walks are seasonal, with one for every month of the year and cover a wide range of topics from signs of spring and fascinating fungi to tree folklore and wellbeing in nature. 

Each walk takes around 30 minutes on easy, accessible paths, covering just over a mile in distance. Crafted as circular routes, each walk starts and finishes at the entrance.

These walks provide a flexible opportunity for individuals, families, schools, youth or community groups to visit in their own time and discover the diversity of wildlife that calls Bog Meadows Nature Reserve home. 

Chaffinch - Fergus Gill
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

January - Winter Birds

Find out more about the winter birds which call the nature reserve home
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

February - Winter Wellness

This walk will help you think about your connection to the natural world.
Holm Oak
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

March - Tree Folklore

Find out more about the folklore and mythology of the trees found at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
frog
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

April - Signs of Spring

From insects awakening and flowers blooming to birds getting ready for the busy summer ahead, there are many signs of spring to look for at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve
barn swallow wildlife trust
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

May - Summer Birds

May is a fantastic time to look skyward and appreciate the amazing birdlife at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
Common spotted orchid
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

June - Summer Flowers

Discover the array of summer wildflowers in bloom at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
Common Blue Damselfly
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

July - Winged Wonders: dragonflies, butterflies & more

Discover the beautiful and diverse insects that thrive at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, from dragonflies and butterflies to more.
Common Knapweed
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

August - Summer Wildlife

Discover the array of late summer wildlife at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
Badger in grass, looking towards camera
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

September - Mammals of Bog Meadows

From bats to badgers and foxes to field mice, find out about the many mammals living at the nature reserve.
Scarlet elf
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

October - Fungi

Discover the wide range of fungi, lichen, and even the occasional slime mould found at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
Bog Meadows Nature Reserve
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

November - History of Bog Meadows

Take a step back in time and think about how people have shaped this landscape throughout the years.
Robin perched on a frosty branch
Bog Meadows Self-Guided Walks

December - Winter Wildlife

Although the days may be darker and shorter, there's still plenty of wildlife to see at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.