Straight answers to practical questions about driving, travelling, parking and getting around Northern Ireland.
The main Lough Fea car park is on the B162 Cookstown–Draperstown road, where the circular shoreline path begins.
Follow signs for the Ecos Centre from the M2 and Ballymena road network to reach the nature reserve car park.
The Sallagh Braes walking route begins at Linford car park in the Antrim Hills near Ballygally.
The published Benburb Valley Park walking route begins by the main Priory building and heads downhill towards Benburb Castle and the River Blackwater.
Derrynoyd Wood is reached from Derrynoyd Road outside Draperstown, with a parking area at the Derrynoyd Centre.
The Dundrum Coastal Path begins beside a small National Trust parking area just north of Dundrum village off the A2.
Follow signs from Claudy village towards Cumber Road and use the country park car park for its river and woodland trails.
A small parking area near the former lock-keeper's cottage provides the starting point for the Toome Canal walk.
Start at Whitehead Boat Park, where the Blackhead Path begins beside Belfast Lough.
The published Ballykelly Bank approach uses Station Road northwest of Ballykelly, with parking near the bridge over the Ballykelly River.
Use the signed towpath parking opposite the entrance on Greenlaw Road in Ballymagorry, north of Strabane.
Use Carrick Little car park at the Head Road and Oldtown Road junction near Annalong to begin the established Blue Lough route.
Start at the Corn Mill Quay car park in Annalong and follow the coastal path from the harbour beside the old cornmill.
The Nixon Hall Trail uses the car park at Cleenish Millennium Hall, also known as Arney Hall, on Arney Road.
The published Glenmore Scenic Walk starts and finishes at the car park on Bockets Road near Ballygawley.
Start at the Killucan Picnic Site car park near Dunnamore village for the signed loop beside the Ballinderry River.
Begin at the Favour Royal Forest car park and follow the marked woodland loop from the information point.
Fardross Forest has a visitor parking area reached from Fardross Road, southwest of Clogher and near Augher.
Use the forest car park on Castleblayney Road near Keady for the Carnagh Forest walking trails.
The Drumkeeragh Forest trailhead car park is on Drumnaquoile Road near Dromara, with a signed walking route from the parking area.
The Derg Valley Walks are a network of countryside routes around Castlederg rather than a single fenced attraction or one car park. The official Northern Ireland visitor listing places the route information in the Main Street area.
Yes. Down Cathedral in Downpatrick describes Saint Patrick’s grave in its grounds as accessible separately from the opening arrangements for the cathedral building. General admission to the cathedral is free when it is open, with donations welcomed.
Stormont Estate has visitor parking options near its Upper Newtownards Road main entrance, the Massey Avenue entrance and the play-park area. General estate access is separate from visiting Parliament Buildings.
Belfast City Cemetery is on Falls Road at the Whiterock Road junction. Belfast City Council’s visitor information includes heritage displays, walking routes and access guidance, but its parking descriptions need careful interpretation because not all general cemetery pages list a public car park.
Yes. Victoria Park is a free Belfast City Council park in east Belfast, with lake paths and links towards the Connswater Community Greenway. You do not need a museum ticket or guided-activity booking to use the public paths.
The Belfast Waterworks public park can be entered from Antrim Road or Cavehill Road. It is a free urban park centred on large ponds, not a paid wildlife reserve or a separate visitor attraction.
Alexandra Park has entrances at Castleton Gardens, Mountcollyer Street and Deacon Street. It is a free public park in north Belfast, not a ticketed attraction or a site requiring pre-booked admission.
The official Killard National Nature Reserve walking route begins at the lay-by at Mill Quarter Bay on Shore Road outside Strangford. It is a coastal walk, not a site with a large visitor car park.
Annaghmare Court Tomb is a prehistoric monument on Annaghmare Road near Crossmaglen, listed as a free historic visitor site. It is not a staffed museum or a reconstructed building.
Use the lay-by off Carrigagh Road near Finnis for the souterrain, also known locally as Binder’s Cove. Access is on foot; the underground passage is not suitable for everyone because it has very low ceilings and confined sections.
