oxford island nature reserve

Oxford Island is a peninsula on the south-east shore of Lough Neagh. The nature reserve supports a wide range of habitats including wet meadows, reedbeds, woodlands and shoreline scrub, all of which are typical of the lake shore. Sheltered bays provide a refuge for large numbers of wintering wildflow, especially diving ducks that can be easily seen from birdwatching hides overlooking the lough. Whopper and bewick's swans can usually be found grazing on neighbouring fields.

Displaying great-crested grebes, duckling broods and many other wetland birds can be easily seen in the spring and summer while the natural grassland of Kinnegoe meadows are alive with the colour of flowers and butterflies. Five miles of footpath pass through these grasslands and also take you to woodlands, ponds and the lough shore.

The Lough Neagh Discovery Centre tells the story of the lough's history and wildlife through audio-visual presentations, computers and interactive games. These have been designed to challenge and inform visitors on aspects of the lough's ecology and management in an entertaining way.

Facilities:
Interpretive Centre, Loughside café, craft centre and shop, footpaths and birdwatching hides.