Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEDune DiscoveryWalk into a different world when you enter one of the oldest and tallest dune systemsin Ireland at Portstewart Strand. An oasis of tranquillity, it has its own microclimateand a vast array of fascinating flora and fauna.The National Trust team invites you to visit this unique ecosystem and spend an afternoonbeing guided through the dunes at Portstewart Strand 1. Whether its spring, summer,autumn or winter you’ll encounter a wonderful mix of plants and flowers. Discover delightfulflowers such as dune pansies, violets, bird’s-foot trefoil and wild strawberries carpeting thedunes. Also look for the tracks of animals that call the dunes home, as well as a host ofother varieties of plant life, wildlife and insects.This walk guarantees to show you a side of Portstewart Strand that most visitors don’tusually see. Hopefully you will explore, learn and understand why the dunes are soimportant to us here at the National Trust. This is a two-hour guided walk, starting fromthe visitor centre, at a leisurely pace suitable for ramblers of all ages. Please wear suitableoutdoor clothing and comfortable walking shoes.TO BOOK CONTACTNational Trust T: (028) 7083 6396 / (028) 2073 1582 E: portstewart@nationaltrust.org.uk(booking essential)Visit contact1Portstewart Strand118 Strand Road, Portstewart,Co. Londonderry, BT55 7PG.(028) 7083 6396WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Morelli’s of Portstewart; The Ice House Bar & Restaurant; Cromore Halt.Retail therapy - Portstewart Promenade; The Diamond Centre.Extending your visit - Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House; The Giant’s Causeway;Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.your day outAt a glanceGroup size2HOURS 10-20min-max208For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsportstewart strand