Richard Burkmar
Lough Cranstal
Once a salt-water lagoon, this slowly drying-out closed reserve is rich with invertebrates and attracts many bird species.
Location
Lhen Road
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When to visit
Opening times
Please note that this is a 'Wildlife Only' to protect its rare habitat and species and because the floating swamp vegetation posed a significant health and safety risk.Best time to visit
Only when escorted by the MWT Reserves OfficerAbout the reserve
Part of a much larger wetland site, this nature reserve is an extremely boggy area of marsh and curragh associated with the Cranstal Trench. It provides a home for many species including marsh marigold, lady's smock, ragged robin, meadowsweet, yellow iris and purple loosestrife.
Management: This site is left largely undisturbed.