North Slob, Nature reserve in County Wexford, Ireland
The North Slob spans 10 square kilometers of reclaimed mud-flats at the River Slaney estuary, featuring protected wetlands and farmland below sea level.
During the 1840s famine relief project, workers constructed a sea wall to transform this section of Wexford Harbour into agricultural land.
The reserve maintains traditional farming practices while supporting conservation efforts through partnerships between BirdWatch Ireland and the National Parks Service.
Visitors can observe wildlife from an 8-meter observation tower and multiple hides positioned throughout the reserve, with the Pat Walsh Hide offering channel views.
This location sparked the creation of Guinness World Records when Sir Hugh Beaver debated about the fastest game bird during a 1951 shooting party.
Location: County Wexford
GPS coordinates: 52.36341,-6.39928
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:52
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