Wildlife reserves · Northern Ireland
Oxford Island
Oxford Island — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Lurgan · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oxford Island is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 113 km². Owned by Craigavon Borough Council. Managed by Craigavon Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.4900°, -6.3753°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oxford Island is a National Nature Reserve and public recreation site on the southern shores of Lough Neagh at Lurgan, County Armagh. The site covers 282 acres (113 hectares) and is owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Much of the area is designated as a National Nature Reserve due to its wide variety of natural habitats. The purpose of all work on the island is to maintain biodiversity and to provide a recreation area for everyone.
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Background
History
In 1846 the water level in Lough Neagh was lowered artificially for the first time, and Oxford Island became a peninsula. Under the Craigavon New City Plans, Oxford Island was acquired as a site for public recreation. At that time most of the land was cultivated or grazed so that any natural vegetation cover was eradicated. Since the acquisition by Craigavon Borough Council in the late 1960s, many thousands of mixed woodland trees have been planted, the Lough shore allowed to develop naturally and the meadows have largely reverted to species rich grassland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4900, -6.3753
- Postcode
- BT66 6NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Upper Bann
- Nearest railway station
- Lurgan — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24673838 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oxford Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wildlife Shelter 1 - geograph.org.uk - 890859.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Island?
- Oxford Island is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT66 6NJ).
- Who runs Oxford Island?
- Oxford Island is operated by Craigavon Borough Council.
- Is Oxford Island free to visit?
- Yes, Oxford Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxford Island?
- The nearest railway station is Lurgan, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT66 6NJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Oxford Island?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.