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    This document provides information about the Murlough North Point nature trail located in Northern Ireland, including directions for an 11-step self-guided walk through the National Nature Reserve. The trail features woodland, beach, and heathland areas and offers views of the Mourne Mountains.

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    This document provides information about the Murlough North Point nature trail located in Northern Ireland, including directions for an 11-step self-guided walk through the National Nature Reserve. The trail features woodland, beach, and heathland areas and offers views of the Mourne Mountains.

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    NORTHERN IRELAND
    Murlough North Point nature trail
    Discover the beauty of Murlough with a walk through this National Nature Reserve. With the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop,
    Murlough is home to 22 butterfly species – including the marsh fritillary, which is of European importance. Follow this self-guided trail to
    discover the history, biology and conservation of this special place.

    Fancy something shorter?


    If you're looking for a slightly shorter walk, there are two points (at steps 4 and 9) where you can easily cut back to the start.

    Information Total steps: 11


    Address: Murlough National Nature Reserve, Keel Start point: Keel Point, concrete standing. Grid ref: 410351
    Point, Dundrum, BT33 0NQ
    1. Follow the avenue from the concrete standing towards Murlough House. Turn right
    OS map: Discoverer 29 Sheet 4 onto the boardwalk, which is clearly marked by the ‘To beach’ sign.
    Activity: Walking
    2. As you follow the boardwalk path through the woodland area, be sure to stop at the
    Moderate: Some sections require more effort. For gate, where you'll be treated to your first glimpse of the sea.
    further details, please see 'Terrain' section below.
    3. Carry on until you reach the beach. Take a moment to enjoy the wide expanse of shingle
    Dog friendly: Dogs should be kept on leads at all times storm beach that stretches 4 miles (6.4 km) across the bay. Turn left and walk along the
    while in the reserve. When possible, please keep to the beach until you reach the green marker post.
    marked pathways and boardwalks in order to avoid
    disturbance to wildlife. 4. Turn left and take the path that climbs steeply up into marram grass and sea buckthorn,
    then into a sycamore wood. Turn right before reaching the garden of Murlough House.
    Full trail: Miles: 3 (km: 4.8)
    5. Follow the path into the area of woodland. Ignore the left turn and continue along the
    Access: Challenging
    path, down the slope, emerging on the beach next to the boathouse.
    Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
    6. From the boathouse, turn left and walk along the beach until you reach the green post.
    Terrain Take the path to the left, up the bank and back onto the hazel path.

    7. At the junction with the main track, turn right and follow the path along the edge
    This trail features steeper paths, steps, stiles and some (ignoring a turn to the left). Follow the path as it descends into high gorse scrub and
    beach walking. The ground can also become uneven if turns right onto the beach of the inner bay.
    it's been raining.
    8. Turn left and walk along the beach until you reach a narrow set of steps up the bank.
    Go up these steps and follow the path back into the reserve.
    9. As you follow the path, you'll come to a point where five paths meet. Take the first left,
    which runs through open heathland, and you'll eventually get to a stile, leading to a
    main track.

    10. Turn left and take the next path to the right. This path rises to one of the highest
    points in this area, which provides great views in all directions. From this point,
    continue along the track downhill and to the right, which will take you in the general
    direction of the Mournes Mountains.

    11. When you reach the avenue, turn left and follow the road back to the starting point.
    End point: Keel Point, concrete standing. Grid ref: 410351

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