Oxford Island

WHERE

📍 Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, BT66 6NJ

INFORMATION

💷Free

🅿️Parking Free

🚾Toilets in discovery centre

♿️Pram accessible

☕️ Cafe

Lough Neagh with panoramic views Oxford Island is a designated National Nature Reserve. There are woodland trails to explore, wildflower meadows, wildlife ponds and bird watching. A Loughside Café and Lough Neagh Discovery Centre which runs a wide-ranging environmental education and events programme. And for the wee ones the most amazing play park.

This exclusive play park has a bespoke and unique design. Featuring wooden beams, tunnels, stepping stones, trampolines and mounds to climb. It also has swings, slides and roundabouts. With accessibile ramps, a seesaw and multi sensory equipment it is truly an exclusive park.

One of the best things about Oxford Island is the variety of walking paths. Whether you want a short stroll or a longer, more peaceful wander, there’s something for everyone.

* Woodland trails that feel sheltered and quiet

* Lakeside paths with open views across the water

* Boardwalk-style sections that take you close to marshlands and bird habitats

It is a haven for wildlife you can explore a range of habitats from woodlands to reedbeds, unique boglands to rich wildflower strewn meadows, discovering wildlife ponds and bird watching hides

Learn fascinating facts about the protection of the natural environment, including local history and heritage at the educational discovery centre.

Designed for all abilities of mobility, the trails can lead onto further branching footpaths just off the beaten track, venturing deeper but safely into the nature reserve.