Where can you park for the bird hide at Portmore Lough near Aghalee?

Portmore Lough nature reserve has visitor parking and a path leading towards its bird hide and wildlife viewing areas near Aghalee.

Tourism NI describes a walk of about one mile using gravel paths and boardwalks, with a visitor centre, information panels, toilets and a bird hide. Summer visitors may see dragonflies and butterflies around the meadows; winter brings waterfowl such as whooper swans. This is a wildlife reserve, not a general boating access point to Lough Neagh.

Practical advice: Keep noise low near the hide and avoid entering reedbeds or disturbing livestock and wildlife. Bring binoculars if you have them; waterproof footwear is sensible in winter even where part of the route is surfaced.