Argory Blackwater river Walk - Dungannon
Surrounding by nature, enjoy this walk by following the Blackwater River around the estate and cross the industrial-age Bond’s Bridge. This is a longer version of the Argory lime tree Walk - Dungannon.
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Dungannon walk
posted on 18/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 01/02/23
Description
Start : The Argory (BT71 6NA) Grid ref. NV 984 177
(S/E) From the car park follow the sign for Bond’s bridge/ferry path. This starts at the bottom of the car park.
After around 300 m, at the end of the path there is a set of large steps.
(1) At the top of the steps turn left and go through the kissing gate onto the river bank. Follow the path along the river for around 1 Km and keep an eye out for fluttering kingfishers. They lazily fly over water and swoop down to spear fish with their sharp beaks.
(2) As the path comes to an end along the river turn left (South-East) onto the causeway which runs between the meadows.
(3) At the end of the causeway you will approach Meadow Cottage. Turn left again and follow the avenue back to the car park. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 24 m - The Argory car park
- 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 17 m - Large steps
- 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 18 m - Leave the riverside
- 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 18 m - End of the causeway
- S/E : km 2.56 - alt. 24 m - The Argory car park
Useful Information
Start : The Argory (BT71 6NA) Grid ref. NV 984 177
To get to the start by car: The Argory lies 4 miles from Charlemont. Drivers can leave the M1 at exit 13 and follow the brown signs. Grid ref. NV 984 177
Terrain: Unsurfaced and concrete paths
Public transport : Translink
Facilities : Tea room, toilet facilities, picnic area and playground. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled toilets.
Dog policy : Dogs must be kept on leads
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During the walk or to do/see around
Herons and Kingfishers are frequently seen the area
The Argory : An Irish gentry house built in the 1820s, set overlooking the River Blackwater. Look for the small but impressive rose garden, complete with sundial, leading into the pleasure grounds and featuring arbours and flanked by two pavillions.
See more information about the Argory here.
