Ballynahone Bog

It incorporates the second largest area of intact raised bog in Northern Ireland. It is a designated National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) noted for its interesting bog flora, including nationally rare sphagnum mosses, liverworts and bog rosemary. The bog and surrounding birch woodland support a variety of birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Access: Permission for access to this nature reserve must be given by UWT. This is because of the sensitive nature of this protected site and safety/access issues because of the rough terrain.

Getting there: the reserve can be reached by taking the Ballynahone Road, which links the A6 and A29 south of Maghera. There are 3 access tracks into the bog along the road.

Look out for: bog asphodel, bog rosemary, large heath and green hairstreak butterflies, wintering snipe, birds of prey and common lizard