description Peatlands Park Overview
Peatlands Park is a country park and nature reserve in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, created to conserve and interpret peatland landscapes. It contains areas of raised bog, cutover bog, woodland, and regenerating peat habitat, with paths and boardwalks providing controlled visitor access. The park is used for recreation, environmental education, and the observation of plants and animals adapted to acidic, waterlogged conditions.
help Peatlands Park FAQ
Where is Peatlands Park located?
Peatlands Park is in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, just south of Washing Bay at the southwest corner of Lough Neagh. It lies between the M1 motorway and the village of Maghery. [DAERA](https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/protected-areas/peatland-park-sac)
What habitats are protected at Peatlands Park?
The park contains intact and cutover raised bog, bog woodland, mature oak woodland and the acid fen and swamp around Derryadd Lough. These habitats are remnants of a much larger lowland raised-bog complex. [DAERA](https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/protected-areas/peatland-park-sac)
Can visitors walk on boardwalks at Peatlands Park?
Yes, the park provides walks through peatland and woodland, including a boardwalk around the bog garden. Visitors can also see traditional orchards and wildlife habitats without crossing the most sensitive bog areas. [nidirect](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/peatlands-park-dungannon)
Why is Peatlands Park a nature reserve?
It is protected because it contains rare peatland habitats and associated plants and insects, and it is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. The site also has other Northern Ireland conservation designations, including ASSI protection. [DAERA](https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/protected-areas/peatland-park-sac)
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