Peatlands Park, Nature reserve in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Description
Peatlands Park is a 266-hectare nature reserve in County Tyrone featuring peat bogs, woodland paths, and natural ponds. These spaces support numerous insect species, birds, and waterfowl.
History
The site became a park in 1990 and includes two reserves that were designated for protection starting in 1980. This designation preserved the moorland areas for future generations.
Culture
The outdoor turf-cutting site shows traditional methods of peat harvesting that were once common across Northern Ireland. Visitors can observe how people historically worked with the moorland and used this material.
Practical
The park has about 16 kilometers of marked trails with different difficulty levels to suit various fitness levels. The paths work well for nature watching and can be explored flexibly depending on your time and interests.
Did you know?
The Annagarriff reserve holds the only known colony of Scottish wood ants found on the Irish island. This rare species finds ideal living and nesting conditions here.
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